A relatively new trek established by Fujairah Adventures, the ascent follows the natural inclines of Saham’s cascading mountains. The trek is an alternative to the wadi canyon trail that descends into al Hayl. A large petroglyph stands watch at the beginning of the trek as a reminder of the historical importance that these mountains and villages hold.

The trail is an unforgiving one, with steep grades off the bat. Less than an hour in, you will find a beautiful view of the road and valley below. Continuing the climb, you will reach your first ascent, with a flag marking a stunning viewpoint of the village below. The final summit up is still quite a workout, but the reward at the top is worth it. Here, you will see a panoramic viewpoint of mainland Fujairah, the ocean, and the villages of Al Hayl and Saham. The final descent down will find a much rougher gully (canyon drainage) going down, marked with vegetation and traces of perennial springs. 

The petroglyphs in the area have to a large extent been preserved by a natural bacterial deposit, known as desert varnish. Similar petroglyphs have also been found in the nearby sites of Wadi Hayl, Hassat Al Risoom (literally ‘Rock with Drawings’) close to the village of Roweida, and Wadi Al Shanah, dating to between 1300 and 300 BCE (some as early as the “Bronze Age”).