Hiking · Muscat Governorate
Jebel Heed hike
ModerateFree entry📍 Ghala / Bausher
🗺️ 4 km⏱️ 1.5 hrs📈 Moderate🌅 Best: Oct – Apr🚗 15–20 mins from central Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
Mountain hike near Ghala on the outskirts of Muscat. Follow signs for Jebel Heed, continue past a palm farm then climb for a round summit route with good city views from the top.
One of the most accessible mountain hikes from central Muscat. Less than 20 minutes drive from most areas — ideal for those wanting a proper hike without leaving the city.
Trail highlights
✓City views from summit
✓Mountain terrain
✓Palm farm on approach
✓Quick from Muscat
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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
📍 Location
Google Maps ↗Ghala / Bausher · 15–20 mins from central Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Park behind Al Maha petrol station on Sultan Qaboos Highway
→Morning or late afternoon only — avoid midday heat
→Follow the 'Jebel Heed' sign then pass the palm farm
→Good city views from the summit — bring a camera
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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