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Oman's Grand Canyon – View of the Balcony Walk Trail loop from Viewpoint

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Oman's Grand Canyon – View of the Balcony Walk Trail loop from Viewpoint

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Oman's Grand Canyon – View of the Balcony Walk Trail loop from Viewpoint

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2.80km

180m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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986 m

Oman's Grand Canyon

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Great walk, easy going with plenty of stalls for food/drink. I believe there's a body of water nearer the end too plunge into if you should wish

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1.37 km

View of the Balcony Walk Trail

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Here you can see very clearly where the path got its name from. It always runs along a steep slope.

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1.71 km

Trailhead to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

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There are now also toilet blocks. But only in the front part of the path.

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1.80 km

W6 Café and Trailhead (Hajar Al Qannah)

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W6 is the official route name.

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2.80 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

709 m

178 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

709 m

220 m

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Oman's Grand Canyon – View of the Balcony Walk Trail loop from Viewpoint

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Oman's Grand Canyon – View of the Balcony Walk Trail loop from Viewpoint

Oman's Grand Canyon

View of the Balcony Walk Trail

Trailhead to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

W6 Café and Trailhead (Hajar Al Qannah)

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