Sports and leisure activities Batinah Coast And Its Wadis

The trek can be made in either direction, Wakan to Hadash or Hadash to Wakan. Practical info: the trail is in the shade in the morning if you climb from Hadash and in the shade in the afternoon if you climb from Wakan. There are also two trails, the lower trail and the upper trail via Jabal Akhdar.
The upper trail (W25 then W24a) is the longer but more popular. If you start from Wakan, follow the tricolour markers in the village center. Take the stairs up to the top of the steps (when the markings split into 2, don't turn left), which is where the trek really begins. The route is well signposted, but requires a great deal of attention, as it is very steep and consists mainly of rolling rocks and stones. It can even be a little treacherous. At an altitude of around 2,200 m, the path swings over to the other side, offering an exceptional panorama of the Jabal Akhdar plateau. The trail then continues for some time on the plateau before leading to the Wadi Mistal side and the descent to Hadash.
The lower trail (W24b) also starts in the village of Wakan. Follow the tricolour markings, start climbing the stairs, but turn left through the farms (it's signposted). This trail is shorter, but very technical and also sometimes perilous. The section towards Hadash is very steep and difficult, with slippery rocks.

Never set off alone, start early in the morning and bring a first-aid kit and plenty of water.

Snake Canyon is a deep and narrow canyon located within the Wadi Bani Hauf in the southwest of Batinah. It probably owes its name to its sinuous, snake-like outline, but some believe it is due to the actual presence of snakes in the canyon. In fact, it is not uncommon to come across small but potentially poisonous reptiles in the wadis of the Sultanate. Do not confuse Snake Canyon with Little Snake Canyon, another canyon located about ten kilometers from Bimah in the direction of Al Awabi. Snake Canyon is famous for its spectacular scenery: its dizzying cliffs, its surprisingly narrow paths and its pools, more or less blue and filled according to the seasons. It is an incredible playground for any trekking or canyoning enthusiast. Although impressive, this canyon does not present any technical difficulties and descends its entire length in 3 or 4 hours. In some places it is so narrow that you can touch both walls at the same time! Two abseils of about 20 meters each are to be done in the top of the canyon before jumping, walking and swimming. Of course, never go into the canyon on a rainy or stormy day and make sure that the guide you leave with has all the necessary insurance. In the villages of the area, many young people offer their services, with an exhaustive knowledge of the place, but without the appropriate technical training and insurance in case of trouble.