Panoramic view from the ridge toward Riyam Park
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Hiking · Muscat Governorate
C38 Riyam–Mutrah trail
EasyFree entry📍 Riyam, Muttrah
🗺️ 3.7 km⏱️ 1–1.5 hrs📈 Easy🌅 Best: Year round🚗 10–15 mins from central Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
The most popular city hike in Muscat. Stone steps climb from Riyam Park toward the Mutrah corniche viewpoint with two stone gazebos offering stunning panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, fishing dhows, and Muttrah Souq.
Free parking at Riyam Park makes this an accessible and rewarding morning hike. The ridge walk section offers uninterrupted views of the coastline in both directions.
Trail highlights
✓Views of Mutrah Corniche
✓Arabian Sea panorama
✓Fish market view
✓Sultan's boat
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🎒 What to bring
0/7 packed💧 1.5L water minimumMust
👟 Trail shoes or bootsMust
🧢 Hat and sunscreenMust
📱 Offline maps downloaded
🩹 Basic first aid kit
🍌 Light snacks
🔦 Torch if starting at dawn
🗺️ Trail route map
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📍 Location
Google Maps ↗Riyam, Muttrah · 10–15 mins from central Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Park free at Riyam Park — start from the incense burner
→Start before 7am — exposed to full sun from 9am onwards
→Busy on weekends; go midweek for a quieter experience
→Carry at least 1.5L water — no water sources on the trail
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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