Canyoneering - Trident Canyon (hiking and abseiling)
Sun, 28 Apr
|Jebel Jais
Explore and adventure in one of the amazing canyons of the UAE via a series of abseils, walking and climbing down the wadi.
Time & Location
28 Apr 2024, 06:00 – 12:00 GMT+4
Jebel Jais, Jebel Jais
About the Event
This activity is also for people new to rock climbing but with already quite some experience in outdoor, hiking and familiar with altitude and exposure! We will be strapping on the harness, the helmet and come down from cliffs of rock with rope and repelling equipment.
This trip will be limited to 8 participants only to ensure each person has adequate supervision by the guides and trainers!
For more info and pictures of this location, visit our page here: Trident Canyon (adventurequest.ae)
PROGRAM
The timing is weather and conditions dependent. Our intention is to start early morning (between 7 and 9am) and finish by 2-4pm)
ROUTE
We start the hike from the Jebel Jais road through the Samar trails down to the start point of the canyon (which is essentially a dry river bed) where we will abseil, hike scramble and pass large boulders.
The lead guide will set up the ropes and prepare and descent gear to the participants (no need previous experience with this). The participant will then have to descent steep walls until the base of the wall, under the supervision of the guide to then continue the hike.
In Trident canyon there are 6 abseils:
R1 Â 7 meterÂ
R2 Â 12 meter
R3 Â 20 meter
R4 Â 40 meterÂ
R5 Â 15 meter
R6 Â 45 meter
Total Ascent: 100mÂ
Total Descent: 680mÂ
Distance: 6km #Â
Abseils: 6Â
Longest Abseil: 55mÂ
Duration: 4-6 hours
INCLUDED IN THE FEEÂ
- Certified hiking guide leading the way, showing and explaining the natural features and history of the area.
- All the technical climbing gear necessary for the activity.
- Max number of participants: 8
WHAT TO BRING
Any car can reach the start point of the hike (no need 4x4)
Carpool sheet will be discussed for confirmed participants
- Backpack
- 4 liters of water, minimum
- Snacks (oranges, apple, dates, protein bar), electrolytes, sandwiches, nuts
- Hiking boots or trainer with good grip sole
- Hiking pants, tights, dry fit t-shirt
- Sunscreen lotion
- Hat and sunglass
- Headlight
There is no toilette at the site, therefore make sure you make a stop before arriving to the event.
ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Hiking Level: INTERMEDIATE
Climbing/Canyoneering Level: BEGINNER
Check the Activity Levels of AQ here
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Tickets
Trident Canyoning
Abseil down Trident Canyon, one of the huge canyons of UAE
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