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From Rummana Campsite

Campsite Trail
(March 15th – October 31st), guided or self-guided
Grade: Easy
Distance: 1.5 km
Time: 1 hour
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Rummana Campsite
Group size: 4-20 people
Description: This circular walk around the Rummana campsite is a great place to see birds, especially during migration seasons. The scenic viewpoints along the trail offer picturesque views of the Dana Mountains.

The Cave Trail
(March 15th – October 31st), guided or self-guided
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 1.5 km
Time: 1.5 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Rummana Campsite
Group size: 4-20 people
Requirements: No fear of heights
Description: Starting at the Rummana campsite, this trail passes by the unusual sandstone formations of Shaq al Kalb (Wadi of the Dog) to a group of small caves, believed to be a religious retreat or hermitage.

White Dome Trail
(March 15th – October 31st, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4 hours
Starting time: from either the Rummana Campsite or the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
This trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between the Rummana campsite and Dana Village. Passing through the terraced gardens of the village, the trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon-like Wadi. If desired, the trail can be done in reverse, from Dana Guesthouse to the Rummana campsite.

Rummana Mountain Trail
(March 15th – October 31st), guided or self-guided
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 2.5 km
Time: 2 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Rummana Campsite
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
This circular trail starts from the campsite and ascends to the top to Rummana Mountain, where the views of Wadi Araba are breathtaking. Highlights on the trail include magnificent sandstone and limestone formations, birds of prey, and beautiful views of the nature reserve.

Trails from Dana Guesthouse

Dana Village Tour
(Year-round), guided or self-guided
Grade: Easy
Distance: 2 km
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
Starting from the Dana Guesthouse, this trail winds above the Dana Village and through the terraced gardens and local craft workshops. Visitors can meet the local residents, see original Ottoman architecture, and learn more about Dana's rich history.

Wadi Dana Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided or self-guided
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 14 km
Time: 5-7 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. from Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 10-20 people
Description
Passing through sandstone gorges, this trail leads downhill to Feynan, where visitors can arrange for return transportation or stay overnight in the Feynan Ecolodge. Alternatively, visitors can begin this trail at Feynan Ecolodge and travel to the Dana Guesthouse or Rummana Campsite.

Nawatef Trail
(Year-round), guided only
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 2 km
Time: 2 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Requirements: Transportation from Dana Guesthouse to the starting/ending point in Qadissiya; reasonable level of fitness; no fear of heights.
Description
This circular trail begins from the Al-Barrah area and takes you to beautiful mountains, springs and ancient ruins in the Nawatef Area.

White Dome Trail
(March 15th – October 31st, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4 hours
Starting time: from either the Rummana Campsite or the Dana Guesthouse
Group size: 4-20 people
Description
This trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between the Rummana campsite and Dana Village. Passing through the terraced gardens of the village, the trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon-like Wadi. If desired, the trail can be done in reverse, from Dana Guesthouse to the Rummana campsite.White Dome Trail
One way / Distance: 8 km / Time: 4 hours / Grade: moderate / Guided / Links Campsite with Dana Village / Possible to do from both sides / 1st March to 31st October
The trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between Rummana Camp and Dana Village. It offers breath-taking views of the canyon-like Wadi and passes through the village terraced gardens.Wadi Dana Trail
Distance: 14 km / Time: 5-7hrs / Guided or self guided / Available all year This trail offers a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to Feynan through the sandstone gorge of Wadi Dana. It is possible to stay overnight in the Feynan Eco-lodge. Return transport to Dana can be arranged.

Wadi Dathneh Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Extremely Difficult
Distance: 19 km
Time: 8-10 hours
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Group size: 10-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from the Nawatef area; high level of fitness; no fear of heights;
Description
Perfect for adventure lovers who have no fear of heights, this trail descends through Wadi Dathneh, past an oasis, and through Wadi al Hamra to the Feynan area.

Shaq al Reesh Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Distance: 3 km
Time: 4-5 hours
Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Group size: 4-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from al-Barra area; no fear of heights
Description
This circular trail traverses from Al-Barrah, through a breathtaking siq, and to Shaq al Reesh

Wadi Ghwair Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Difficult
Distance: 16 km
Time: 7-8 hours
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Group size: 10-20 people
Requirements: Transportation to and from Al Mansoura near Shoubak area; no fear of heights
Description
Continue along the gravel river bed of the Wadi, alongside a flowing stream, to the entrance to Wadi Ghweir. Very similar to the famous Siq in Petra, the trail leads through magnificent sceneries of different stone formations and many unique plants and trees on both sides of the river. The scenery is so breathtaking it has been known to cause visitors to forget about everything else -- including how long they have been hiking! After 3.5 hours, you will have tea and you can rest and learn more about the area from your guide. From there, continue to the Byzantine archaeology at Khirbet Feynan until you reach your final destination at Feynan Ecolodge.

Trails from Feynan Eco-Lodge

Feynan Trail
Distance (one way): 14 km / Time: 5 – 6 hours / Grade: Medium / Guided only 
This is a long but relatively easy trail that follows a dirt track the whole length of Wadi Dana and links Dana Village to the western gateway of the Reserve in Feynan. The trail can be walked from ‘both ends’ and passes through all the vegetation zones of the reserve, from Mediterranean scrub forest around Dana Village to the open stony deserts of Wadi Feynan. Just before the start of the trail in Feynan is RSCN’s new Eco-lodge www.feynan.com, where you can get refreshments, see goat leather and candle workshops, and stay overnight to explore the surrounding area, famous as an ancient center of copper mining.

Feynan Copper Mine Trail
Round trip / Distance: 3 km. / Time: 2hours /Grade: easy / Guided / 1st Sep to 30th June
This short trail starts from the Lodge and visits ancient copper mines and the impressive tell of Khirbet Feynan, with its Byzantine churches and graves.