Beginners / Easy Hike .. Khatt Mountains !!

Khatt Mountain offers not only off roading adventure but also easy hiking opportunities including decent ascent and mountain road walk. It will be suitable for new and beginner level hikers as well as young family members (12+).
Some of the members will be practicing mountain trail run as part of preparation of Wadi Bih mountain run (6th Feb.). Feel free to join them if you are in running !!

Please read all the details about hike and view hike photos before signing up: See you there!!

When: 25th Jan. (Saturday)
Dubai meeting Time: 7:00 am
Hike start time: 8:45 am
Hike Duration: 3-4 hrs
Hike End time: 1-2 pm
Hike difficulty: Beginner with some rock walking/climbing
Hike start point elevation: 400 meters
Total Elevation Gain: 200 meters
Highest point elevation: 600 meters
Hike length: 8-10 km
Hike Terrain: Rocks, mountain dirt road and some mountain rock walking
Who: Adults + families (12+ years old)

Note: The majority of the hike is very simple and easy. We will try one mountain hike at the end but it will be only for selected adults as it has some loose rocks so the rest of the team can hang on in wadi and enjoy a beautiful location !! See some photos below for more details !!

Join our WhatsApp group for hike discussion:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFdzCil5kfVGJ5KBbYUQRn

**Meeting Point #**1 - 7:00 am
https://goo.gl/maps/Un6NZxC8nuWQLzgGA

People can carpool from meeting point #1 and leave cars close to this location.

Meeting Point #2 -8:30 am :

https://goo.gl/maps/7Dzz8mh4rpryeJKc9

Meeting Point #2 to Hike start point has 15 min mountain dirt road drive. 4X4 is required. People can share 4x4 with others from meeting point # 2

Enter your details in the carpool sheet below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HHCFkaUZvf-zRHpNfkchXCFIf8lUp5O0/view?usp=sharing

Due to the COVID-19 situation, this hike will be in groups with maintaining social distancing.

WHAT TO BRING – FOR HIKE:
Mandatory:

• Comfortable Hiking shoes (Hi-cut is preferred)
• Full Sleeved Shirt, Hiking trousers, Shorts, an extra T-shirt. No Jeans.
• An extra set of sock
• 3 liters of water
• A backpack with shoulder and waist straps;
• Cap/hat
• Fruits and snacks (Apples, oranges, bananas, sandwich, and nuts )
• Sun protection and sunglasses
• Emirates ID and Medical Insurance card

Preferred /Optional:

• Hi-cut hiking shoes
• Bandana ( cloth to cover head/face )
• Energy bars
• Hiking poles
  -Rehydration liquids like Pokari/ Iso star or equivalent for the hike,

Helpful Tips for Summer Hike:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hot-weather-hiking.html

All events are for fun purposes with no liability for personal damages.

Mateen : Whats app @ +971 55 946 4985