Fri. 19 Feb. 2021
Ghub, AE

Event description

The petroglyphs near Taween, a village in Fujairah’s scenic Wadi Ghub, characterize one of a number of such representations within the local mountain area. They paint an ancient picture of prehistoric civilization and practices that include agriculture.

Believed to date as far back as the Iron Age, if not further into the prehistoric past, they offer insight to early societies and their environment. To reach one such example, named Hagar al Khayl – signifying the carving on a rock of a horse and its rider – it requires about an hour’s hike through Wadi Ghub’s serene mountain wilderness.
Event partner
Event partner
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Location #

City
Ghub
Country
United Arab Emirates

Walk #

Wadi Ghub Spectrum Hike
Fri. 19 Feb. 2021
07:30
Hiking & Mountaineering
10 km

Registration #

Registration open
Wed. 27 Jan. 2021
Registration close
Thu. 18 Feb. 2021 16:00 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
• Qualified / Experienced English-speaking guides. • Snack (One Sandwich) • Juice (One small flavored juice packs) • Fruits (Two Pieces of different fruits) • Water 2 Liters • First Aid.
Refund policy
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.
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These payments are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.

The current extraordinary circumstances are beyond control of athletes and organisers. Therefore this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- For refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- For refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- Store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- All refunds are subject to a 15% administration fee.

Practical info #

Race pack collection
leaving Dubai at 5:30 AM to Reach hiking starting point at 7:30 AM,
7:30 AM we start the hike from Wadi Ghub upwards across the farms of the wadi, and hitchhike to the starting point of the hiking trail at around kilo 1,
The trail is going through the mountains all the way to reach the spectrum at kilo 2,
And here you’ll start to see the great views of the wadi and the hike gets a bit challenging yet still fun
Up until the end of the wadi.
At kilo 5 exactly, we take a long break for pictures and snacks at 11:30 am maximum.
We start moving back to the starting point.
reaching our cars by 2:00 pm maximum.

FYI: The total experience will take 6 hours maximum

Meeting point will be at https://goo.gl/maps/Xw85A9TXi9w58mmR7
Transport to start
• Own transportation
• Normal car can reach the hiking start point.
Transport from finish
• Own transportation
• Normal car can reach the hiking start point.

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Highlights
• Full payment should be made before the trip. • All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation. • All prices are subject to change. • If you are a vegetarian kindly notify us 3 days in advance. • The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road condition and operating conditions. In any case, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.
Spectators area(s)

Facilities & services #

Medical
No medical services
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers

Timing & certification #

Timing
No timing
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies

Walk

Wadi Ghub Spectrum Hike #

Distance
  • Hiking & Mountaineering 10 km
Start date
Fri. 19 Feb. 2021
Start time
07:30
Start location
Ghub, United Arab Emirates
Finish location
Ghub, United Arab Emirates
Cut-off
0h 30m
Age categories
/ 15-60
Note(s)
• The difficulty level of these Hikes is “intermediate”.
• No technical gear is required.
• No water involved.
• NO rope or technical skills required.
• A very good amount of fitness level is required.

Due to its steepness, it is an intermediate hiking route with some exciting challenges suitable for all levels if they meet the required fitness. We will come across some beautiful rock formations that will provide us with a good way to learn entry-climbing techniques.

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Event contact
Ahmed Ghazy
Phone
+971 52 884 4346‬