Wadi Saham - Jebel Raham Summit. Fujairah.
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.28 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,480 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,480 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,499 ft
- TrailRank
-
87
4.8
- Min elevation
- 911 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- Time
- 3 hours 58 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1254
- Uploaded
- August 20, 2022
- Recorded
- August 2022
near Far‘ah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
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Wadi Saham is located to the West of Fujairah City and consists mainly of a rocky wadi floor with scree and mountain walls.
The largest petroglyph assemblage in the wadi is focused on a single rock, to the side of the road, with a large number of horse riders depicted, as well as geometric shapes such as the letter I and cruciform images.
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A small group of us friends went on a hike on a trail that starts from Wadi Saham to the mountain summit in the east.
A UAE local hiker from the Wadi Saham village whom we met on the mountain later informed us that the mountain is known as Jebel Raham.
This mountain had residents and farms in previous centuries and has ruins of stone built houses along the trail.
The trail starts near the Petroglyph rock besides the access road to the village.
The access road is fully asphalted till the Saham village, so any types of cars can reach the start point.
There is ample parking space. You can park somewhere here.
25.112576, 56.209143
https://goo.gl/maps/ZUtpqWS3muvtXeTQ7
This loop trail is well laid by Fujairah adventures and gradually gains elevation over stable rocks of the Wadi and mountain surface.
There are very less chances of losing your way as the trail is clearly visible.
In the midpoint of the ascent section, you will come across the ruins of ancient houses, it has a name board too.
From here you can see the summit of Jebel Raham which also has a UAE flag pole.
Once you reach the summit, the views are spectacular, you can see Indian Ocean, Al Hayl area and Wadi Saham mountains range.
As is usual, the Eastern mountains have low clouds and we were lucky to be greeted by chilled cloud cover at the summit, which made our instagrammer hikers go mad.
We descended by the loop trail and the path was short and steep down but on a stable trail.
Overall this is a nice beginner plus hike with excellent views and good cardio workout. There are not many trees for shade, so go well prepared.
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Do Not Try Any Mountain Hikes If You Do Not Understand The Mountain Terrains, Dangers From Wildlife, First Aid, Hydration And Snacks, Your Own Fitness, Remote Activity Preparations, Communication Tools, Mountain Geography, Topography, Risk Factors, HSE Requirements, Hiking Risks, Fitness Level Of The Group Members.
Study All Above Matters Well Before Following Any Trails That You Find Online. Please Do Not Over Estimate Yourself.
Better Be Safe Than Put Yourself / Group In Danger And Regret Later.
Lately We Have Seen A Lot Of Unwanted Hiking Incidents That Could Have Been Avoided With Better Preparation.
Wish You All The Best.
Wikiloc, Only For Reference. There Can Be Errors On The GPS Recording Due To GPS Jumping In The Wadi Sections or Erroneous Recording.
It helps other fellow hikers.
Thank you.
Wadi Saham is located to the West of Fujairah City and consists mainly of a rocky wadi floor with scree and mountain walls.
The largest petroglyph assemblage in the wadi is focused on a single rock, to the side of the road, with a large number of horse riders depicted, as well as geometric shapes such as the letter I and cruciform images.
My Non Commercial and Non Profit Hiking Community friendly personal FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking information and Trails.
https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970
A small group of us friends went on a hike on a trail that starts from Wadi Saham to the mountain summit in the east.
A UAE local hiker from the Wadi Saham village whom we met on the mountain later informed us that the mountain is known as Jebel Raham.
This mountain had residents and farms in previous centuries and has ruins of stone built houses along the trail.
The trail starts near the Petroglyph rock besides the access road to the village.
The access road is fully asphalted till the Saham village, so any types of cars can reach the start point.
There is ample parking space. You can park somewhere here.
25.112576, 56.209143
https://goo.gl/maps/ZUtpqWS3muvtXeTQ7
This loop trail is well laid by Fujairah adventures and gradually gains elevation over stable rocks of the Wadi and mountain surface.
There are very less chances of losing your way as the trail is clearly visible.
In the midpoint of the ascent section, you will come across the ruins of ancient houses, it has a name board too.
From here you can see the summit of Jebel Raham which also has a UAE flag pole.
Once you reach the summit, the views are spectacular, you can see Indian Ocean, Al Hayl area and Wadi Saham mountains range.
As is usual, the Eastern mountains have low clouds and we were lucky to be greeted by chilled cloud cover at the summit, which made our instagrammer hikers go mad.
We descended by the loop trail and the path was short and steep down but on a stable trail.
Overall this is a nice beginner plus hike with excellent views and good cardio workout. There are not many trees for shade, so go well prepared.
==============================================================
Do Not Try Any Mountain Hikes If You Do Not Understand The Mountain Terrains, Dangers From Wildlife, First Aid, Hydration And Snacks, Your Own Fitness, Remote Activity Preparations, Communication Tools, Mountain Geography, Topography, Risk Factors, HSE Requirements, Hiking Risks, Fitness Level Of The Group Members.
Study All Above Matters Well Before Following Any Trails That You Find Online. Please Do Not Over Estimate Yourself.
Better Be Safe Than Put Yourself / Group In Danger And Regret Later.
Lately We Have Seen A Lot Of Unwanted Hiking Incidents That Could Have Been Avoided With Better Preparation.
Wish You All The Best.
Wikiloc, Only For Reference. There Can Be Errors On The GPS Recording Due To GPS Jumping In The Wadi Sections or Erroneous Recording.
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1,760 ft
Summit
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Hi Btwok,
I am glad that you found this trail recording and the details helpful.
Enjoy hiking !!
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Thank you for another nice trail.
Hi Chandanau, you are welcome.
Keep hiking !!
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I have navigated this trail and found it to be relatively easy to follow. The view from the summit is mesmerizing. Along the way, we spotted camels and even encountered a snake. There is a small section of the trail that is elevated and there is no shade at all, so it's best to start early in the summer. However, it's an amazing hike in the winter.
Hi Zeeshan,
Nice to know that you enjoyed the hike, some surprises too.
Keep hiking!!
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Did the hike today, thanks for the details. Got chance to see low clouds.
Hi Nithin,
This area has low clouds most of the time and this hike is really beautiful.
I'm glad you had a pleasant hike.
Enjoy.
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We've done the hike, and it was indeed a lovely experience. We started in the reverse order, though. Thanks for sharing this location
Hi Satish Tanya,
Its a pleasure to know that fellow hikers like you are finding my posts helpful in enjoying the outdoors safely.
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Did this today with family (2 kids 2 adults). Trail is super easy to follow, views are great. Lots of elevation gain and a comparatively short hike. Thanks Patrick for the great route
Hi Shameer,
Good to know you enjoyed this hike with kids.
Happy to see more people getting into hiking safely.
Keep following this account for more trails !
Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on this hike? Thank you in advance
Hi Sharon,
This trail does not go through any settlements, the nearest village is bit far away.
But if you hike this as a loop (anticlockwise ) its possible you are closer to farmlands and goats etc which can lead you into difficult situations inspite of leash.
Locals dont like dogs near their animals as they get scared.
I suggest you hike this trail in reverse up and down the same way, so that you remain far from animals at the same time enjoy the hike.
Please hold your dog in leash all times as there can be goats on the mountain.
I have heard that in the mountains areas, there are instances where locals have asked for compensation amounting to thousands of Dirhams for hurt / killed animals.
Thank you for this info.
Really lovely hike. We did it in less than 2hr including a rest at the top. Beautiful lush greenery and nice views. A great beginner hike for people who don’t want to scramble but still get a little workout.
Thank you for your comment Alice.
Enjoy Hiking!
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The perfect hike - not too long, not too short, beautiful scenery, clean, a peak to summit, a tiny bit technical in places but not much, hard to get lost, well marked, great to take a half decent hiker new to the UAE
Hi Sammy,
Agree with all your comments.
Enjoyed the hike this morning. Thanks, Vijay, for sharing your experience and tips.
Hello Rajesh,
I am happy that you found my trail and details helpful !
Yes, this trail is one of my favourites due to its nature, steep elevation gain over short distance and those low clouds !!
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I have followed this trail, It was a fantastic trail, but it's better to go early before sunrise and bring more water.
Hello Ahmed,
It's a great hike with short distance and good elevation gain.
Great views from the Summit.
Yes, minimum 4 liters water needed for the summer.
Enjoy !!
Ahmed,
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Nice place to hike. A lot parking space available. Can reach sedan car as well.
Really excited to hike this trail this weekend :)! Just curious, is there a way from the summit to Hayel Fort?
Hi Ghadeer,
There is no direct trail from the Jebel Raham Summit to Hayl Fort, but you could descend down to Wadi Saham and then walk/ drive further towards the end of the village and hike to Hayl Fort.
I have separately recorded that trail too.
It starts from Saham village end.
Hi Ghadeer,
There is no direct trail from the Jebel Raham Summit to Hayl Fort, but you could descend down to Wadi Saham and then walk/ drive further towards the end of the village and hike to Hayl Fort.
I have separately recorded that trail too.
It starts from Saham village end.
Link below.
https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/wadi-saham-hayl-dam-hayl-fort-fujairah-113162426
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Loved this trail! It was challenging in some parts and easy in others, making a great combination for those who want to dip their toes into moderate-level hikes :)! Going down was harder, so be prepared! Also, there’s no network coverage at the starting point, so remember to save the trail offline before you head there
Hi ghadeerartil,
Your observations are valuable for the beginners to be prepared well and enjoy this hike.
This particular trail is really beautiful and enjoyable.
Thank you for your comments.
Keep hiking !!
It’s also safe for kids to?
It's a proper path, uneven at places.
Stable footed kids can do it