Enchantingly secluded at the foothills of the Wadi Fai mountains, this loop trail is named after the henna trees historically cultivated in this area. The abundance of water in this region and the fertility of the land make it so that palm, citrus, mango, and ghaf, the UAE’s national tree, abound.
The beautiful pools and springs along the Al Henna Trails quickly catch the eye, with some milky blue, and others crystal clear. The beautiful mix of contrasting colors, with their blend of turquoise, gray, and tan, is perfect for the enthusiastic photographer. This trail is also a wonderful opportunity to explore the region’s diverse animal life, including toads, fish, snakes, and even camel spiders. The hike itself is not too strenuous, but there is some time spent in the dry canyon and some steep areas.
N.B: Please see the tentative itinerary for this trail below. Kindly note that details such as elevation, meet up times, location, trail info etc., serve as a guide only and that ECC Adventures has the right to cancel or change these dates and itinerary as required without any prior notice.
Final details related to each event will be confirmed with those who have booked online, at least 24 hours before the start of each hike via a WhatsApp group chat created closer to the time of the hike. So, please ensure that you receive the most-up-to-date itinerary before joining the hike.
Example itinerary:
- 6:30 AM: meet at the ADNOC gas station in Fujairah and convoy to the trailhead
- 7:30 AM: Begin hike
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Finish hike
Long trail with exposure to sun. Some incline, uneven terrain, scrambling sides of the canyon and waterways at points, loose rocks, hazardous species.
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
N.B: Please see the tentative itinerary for this trail below. Kindly note that details such as elevation, meet up times, location, trail info etc., serve as a guide only and that ECC Adventures has the right to cancel or change these dates and itinerary as required without any prior notice.
Final details related to each event will be confirmed with those who have booked online, at least 24 hours before the start of each hike via a WhatsApp group chat created closer to the time of the hike. So, please ensure that you receive the most-up-to-date itinerary before joining the hike.
Example itinerary:
- 6:00 AM: meet at the ADNOC gas station in Fujairah and convoy to the trailhead
- 7:00 AM: Begin hike
- 09:00 AM – 10.00 PM: Finish hike
Long trail with exposure to sun. Some incline, uneven terrain, scrambling sides of the canyon and waterways at points, loose rocks, hazardous species.
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
- Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
- Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s
- First Aid
- Hat
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 1-2 liters of water (DEC – MAR) | 2-3 liters of water (for the rest of the months).
- Salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra.
- Hiking boots or trainers with good grip/not worn out.
- Shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings.
- T-shirt light pullover for sun protection/warmth in the morning/evening.
- Trekking poles (optional to help with balance or mitigate fatigue).
