Jebal Yanas Village and Viewpoint

Ras Al Khaimah

Hiking

Duration: 3-4 hours
Distance: 6 Km
Elevation: 250 M
Level: Easy to Moderate

A must-do trail over one of the highest mountains of RAK, Jebel Yanas. Perfect for warmer months as this evolves between an elevation of 700 to 1000m.

The trail goes along a mountain ridge with a rewarding view over Wadi Naqab on the right and Ras Al Khaimah on the left. The end is the highest point, which is a 360deg viewpoint.

The hike passes along some mountain farms, plantations and a mountain village.

The trail is well paved and easy to hike, and traces back to the start on the same path.

There is the possibilty to walk down a wadi and follow the wadi to the start of the trail, making it a Moderate to Advanced hike, with a 10km total distance.

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