Wadi Shah to Musaibat vilage Loop

Wadi Khamed (Shah) to Musaibat Village Loop

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This is definitely a moderate trail due to terrain and challenges.
We hiked on a very hot, humid and a sunny morning of July summer.
Due care is needed.

Due care, dedication, proper planning, choosing to hike at cooler times, choosing right companions, correct time management, Hydration/nourishment plan, hiking the right trail depending on various factors bring success in summer hikes.

All Above mentioned and more topics were followed during our hike.

While most were sleeping at 03:30am, we were already walking on our trail.

We parked here, on a graded road that has been recently constructed.
25.903641, 56.141545
https://goo.gl/maps/vLtXDaqwiSkU4m537

You can also park here and walk additional 500 meters towards the trailhead.
25.907443, 56.140461
https://goo.gl/maps/bkYSfRyn6brc1u1p7

Hike starts from Jebel Jais road route at Wadi Khamed (Shah), almost 500 meters after VIA Ferrata / Bear Grylls Camp junction.

We started from Wadi Shah towards the mountains via a Wadi close to a functional village.
Then we proceeded to the Mountain via the Wadi, gradually achieving elevation ona faintlu visible trail used by village residents.
Soon the trail reached a fork and we took the left ascent section on mountain surface to go up to reach an abandoned farm and again met up a trail that goes around the mountain.
This trail actually goes to Hidden Oasis and other villages.

At one point, you reach a junction where you take rightwards to hike upwards and reach the Musaibat village, a functional village with farmers and goats.
The village has many nice stone houses and rain water retention tanks.

here, the the views of Yabana mountain, ABS Summit, Jebel Rahbah, Jebel Rahrah and Jebel Jais section is really scenic and impressive.

After our break and chit chat with the farmers there, we descnded back by another trail that comes from below the village and goes all by well laid visible donkey trail.
It further goes to the wadi and Via a Balcony.
This section is steep but manageable as the terrain is stable and good grip.

There is a very small Natural water spring there called Murad that feeds a small green farm and also the goats. It is called Murad.

This particular section of descent was bit tricky as it was full of scrambling, climbing down. But it was safe enough as we have been experienced in these terrains.

From these farms there is a donkey trail that leads down to Wadi Khamed via a trail and the section of Wadi that was part of Ascent.

Overall this trail is full of challenges of distance, terrain, elevation gain and some additional skills of climbing.

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