Hiking · Muscat Governorate
Wadi Al Khoud trail
ModerateFree entry📍 Al Khoud, Muscat
🗺️ 6–8 km⏱️ 3–4 hrs📈 Moderate🌅 Best: Year round🚗 Approx. 20–30 mins from central Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
One of Muscat's most rewarding mountain-to-wadi hikes, climbing through rocky terrain to a panoramic sunrise viewpoint before descending via a 30-foot painted ladder into the wadi below, ending at a shaded pool ideal for a post-hike dip.
Well-marked with painted arrows and flags throughout — one of the most navigable independent hikes near Muscat. Starting before 6am for sunrise from the ridge is the highlight. The wadi pool has enough water for a refreshing dip most of the year.
Trail highlights
✓Panoramic sunrise views over Muscat's mountains
✓Dramatic 30-foot ladder descent into the wadi gorge
✓Cool wadi pool at trail's end
✓Well-marked with painted arrows throughout
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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 ↗Al Khoud, Muscat · Approx. 20–30 mins from central Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Start before 6am to catch sunrise from the ridge — the highlight of this hike
→Follow the painted arrows and flag markers — well-signed throughout
→The 30-foot ladder is the crux — an alternative rocky bypass exists
→Carry 1.5L minimum — the trail is exposed even in cooler months
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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