Al Rabi Trail – Khor Fakkan | Season Opener

About this event

Al Rabi Trail – Khor Fakkan We’re kicking off the hiking season with Al Rabi, one of the classic trails above Khor Fakkan. This is a free community hike — there is no participation fee. The trail has a steady climb with great views over Khor Fakkan and the Gulf of Oman. Distance: around 5 km Time: 2–3 hours Difficulty: Easy+ Terrain: mountain trail with steady uphill and downhill sections Group size: maximum 25 This is suitable for beginners with reasonable fitness. You should be comfortable walking for a couple of hours and climbing hills or stairs. What to bring • At least 2L of water • Hiking shoes or trainers with good grip • Comfortable hiking clothes • Hat and sun protection • Small snack • Trekking poles if you use them How to join Please RSVP through Meetup. Places are limited to 25 hikers. Once the event is full, Meetup will open a waitlist. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can take your place. Event Chat We’ll use the Meetup Event Chat for: • exact meeting point • carpooling • attendance confirmation • final updates • questions before the hike For carpooling, drivers can post their starting area + number of spare seats. If you need a ride, post your starting area and coordinate directly in the chat. UAE Hiking WhatsApp Community Our main WhatsApp community is for upcoming hikes, the season calendar, photos, route ideas and general hiking discussion. You’re welcome to join whether or not you can make this particular hike: Join the UAE Hiking WhatsApp Community (https://chat.whatsapp.com/G8dODdCiBMrC5jiholOK6X?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4) Meeting 6:00 AM – Khor Fakkan The exact parking and meeting pin will be shared in the Meetup Event Chat before the hike. See you on the trail! 🥾⛰️