Wadi Showka Hike

Season Kick-off: Shawka Pools Hike

🗺️ Location pin:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmRqY7m8EkjcD88J9?g_st=ac Hike Leader: Emissary Ahmad Abu Hamad

🗒️ Hike Itinerary:

** Please prepare ahead of time as the drive is 1:30 hours long

6:45 AM: Meeting & brief (Please be on time as we'll start by 7 sharp)

7:00 AM: Start at trail head

We will explore the trail and water pools

11:30 AM: Complete the loop

🍛 Food: We will have lunch at an Arabic restaurant afterwards

📍Trail details:

Location: Wadi Shawka, RAK

Distance: 12 km (Round trip)

Duration: ~4–5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Exposure: Fully exposed

🎒 Packing Checklist (Must have)

Clothing: Wear appropriate clothing. Synthetic sport wear works best. Wear Bright colors for better heat control

Water: Minimum 3L (Essential!)

Food: High-energy snacks/fruits

Gear: Hiking shoes - Suitable, sun protection (sleeves/cream), and poles

Health: Electrolytes & any personal meds

⚠️ To ensure everyone's safety, we won't be able to allow hikers who are missing the essentials to join this time.

See on the trail 👊🏻