Description
Wadi Saham
Cultural
View Points
Greenery
Trekking
Fujairah
Intermediate
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Filled with history and culture, Wadi Saham is an ideal hike for beginners looking to push themselves. You’ll set off from Saham, a rural village overlooking al Hayl dotted with small farms and crushed firebush (apparently due to camels using them as quick bed-stays).
As you reach the edge of the mountain ridge, a small, traditional pass gives way to spectacular views, overlooking the al Hayl area below. Low rugged mountains span the horizon, graced with flat plateaus and canyons carved within the various sediment walls. After rainfall, the area becomes lush with greenery.
As we discuss the cultural and environmental aspects of the region, we will come across a few more farms and petroglyphs that date as far back as the Bronze Age. Finally, we’ll arrive at al Hayl castle which, depending on the day, will either serve as a stopping point with convoys back to the trailhead or a rest spot before we retrace the trail.
Upcoming dates
| DATE | TIME | ADULT | CHILD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 7:00 AM Meet-up | AED 220 | AED 150 |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:00 AM Meet-up | AED 150 | AED 100 |
| Sunday, April 7, 2024 | 6:00 AM Meet-up | AED 220 | AED 150 |
Trip Details
Schedule
7:00 AM – 7:15 AM: meet at ADNOC Service Station | Fujairah Entrance, convoy to the trailhead
8:15 AM: Begin hike
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Finish hike
What’s Included
— Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
— Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s
— First Aid
What to Bring
— 1-2 liters of water (December – March) | 2-3 liters of water (for the rest of the months)
— backpack
— salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra in case of delay
— 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
— hat
— sunscreen
— sunglasses
— trekking poles (optional to help with balance or mitigate fatigue)
Trail Info
Trail Time: 4 – 5 hours
Trail Type: Retrace
Distance: 9 KM
Elevation Gain: 310 M
Difficulty level
Intermediate Trail (5/10)
(some incline/decline on narrow trail, loose rocks)
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
