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A9 Mountain Trail – Shawka Dam Mountain Trail loop from Wadi Shawka Dam

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A9 Mountain Trail – Shawka Dam Mountain Trail loop from Wadi Shawka Dam

Moderate

4.8

(10)

198

hikers

A9 Mountain Trail – Shawka Dam Mountain Trail loop from Wadi Shawka Dam

02:30

7.39km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

196 m

Shawkah Dam Park

Highlight • Rest Area

You can go hiking in the Emirate of Ra's al-Khaimah, there is a parking lot here. If you are there before 7 a.m. on the weekend, you should still be able to find a space. The dam is surrounded by dark rocks and thorn bushes. Sturdy shoes with thick soles are recommended. visitrasalkhaimah.com/de/location/place/das-wadi-shawka

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2

1.18 km

A9 Mountain Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

2.56 km

Shawka Dam Mountain Trail

Highlight • Trail

Shawka Dam Mountain Trail is a 10.3 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Al Khari, Ras al-Khaimah that features a lake and is rated as moderate.

The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is best used from September until June.

Make sure you arrive early in the morning to avoid the heat and the larger crowds.

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4

5.38 km

End of Dam Route

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B

7.39 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

1.98 km

1.34 km

864 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.74 km

2.70 km

1.32 km

505 m

118 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Thursday 29 October

36°C

24°C

30 %

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