Rummana Trail
Round Trip Distance: 2.5 km / Time: 2 hours / Grade: Medium-Hard
The Rummana Trail leads from the campsite to the scenic summit of Rummana (Pomegranate) Mountain. You will pass some magnificent rock structures with mysterious mushroom-shaped formations and you may see birds-of-prey, such as the Kestrel, Long-legged Buzzard and Griffon Vulture, soaring along the mountain edge. On your way down from the summit, you will pass remnants of a military site dating from the Hellenistic period and an old Roman well. The hike down to the campsite continues through a beautiful Juniper forest.
Campsite Trail
Round Trip Distance: 2 km / Time: 1 hour / Grade: Easy / Guided or self-guided / Open 15th March to 1st November
This trail is an easy hike around the Rummana campsite area. It is a good place to see the Crested Lark and Desert Lark, drab colored birds with the sweetest of songs. You may also see colorful species such as Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Palestine Sunbird, and Pale Rosefinch drinking at a specially-provided water-pool near the campsite. You will walk along the rim of Wadi Shagg al Duggleh and will be able to see ancient caves, the steeply cut “Wadi of the Dog” and Dana Village, before returning to the campsite by the dirt road.
Sunset Tower Tour
Round Trip / Distance: 2 km / Time: ½ hour
This tour from Rummana Campsite to the tower is available upon request.
Dana Village Trail
Distance (one way): 5 km / Time: 4 hours / Grade: Hard / Guided only
The Dana Village Trail links the Rummana Campsite with Dana Village. It is a rough trail that involves some scrambling over rock surfaces. You will walk along the rim of Wadi Shagg al Kelbe, and then contour round the steep slopes of Wadi Dana. The trail leads into the terraced gardens of Dana Village, where villagers cultivate fruits and herbs, and onto Dana Village, where you can see the old Ottoman houses and traditional lifestyle of the villagers. It ends at the RSCN visitor center, a short distance to the south of the village.
Cave Trail
Round Trip Distance: 1 km / Time 1.5 hours / Grade: Medium / Open 15th March to 1st November / Self-guided
The Cave Trail is a rugged trail leading from the campsite access road to a group of 27 ancient caves carved into the side of a mountain. The hike follows along the slopes of Shagg al Kelbe, “Wadi of the Dog”. The caves were used from the Nabatean to early Islamic periods. Several animals, including the Hyena, Wolf and Wild Cat, are known to frequent these caves. The caves provide an excellent spot for viewing the reserve. From the caves, you can see Shagg al Kelbe in front of you, and Wadi Dana and the old Dana Village to your left.