Red Canyon
To be in Israel – to feel in Petra, a trip to the Red Canyon.
about the place:
20 minutes from Eilat, inside the Eilat Mountains Reserve which covers 415,000 dunams!
We found one of the most beautiful travel routes in Israel.
Nahal Shani’ – the well-known – “The Red Canyon”. The place has amazing desert, sea and rock landscapes. In addition, you will be characterized by a beautiful red stone.
Inside the gorge you will find rocks in spectacular shapes, bright red sandstones and layers of clay and gypsum in green and turquoise.
There are two routes instead – the short circular route that is suitable for families.
And the longer route for people who really like to walk in the area.
The Red Canyon – the short route:
North of Eilat, on road 12, turn right on the red marked road, drive about a kilometer to the parking lot and continue on foot from there.
Climb a hill to the right of the parking lot and walk along the path marked in green and after walking for a kilometer you will reach the riverbed.
Inside the mall, which is only 300 meters long, you can enjoy a rich view of breathtaking rocks.
Part of the experience is going down 3 dry waterfalls with the help of a railing and pegs installed on the spot.
After the third waterfall the mall opens. Pay attention to turn right back to the parking lot, you will notice the turning point marked with a rope.
We go up the narrow path and secured by handholds, in several places to the south bank of the canyon.
The path allows us to view the view of the canyon from other angles. At the end it connects with the path we came from and continues towards the parking lot.
The long route of the Red Canyon:
We start on the path marked in red that leaves the parking lot, the path goes up and down between the channels and connects to a black trail marker, where we turn to the left probably a small one that goes down to Nahal Shani.
In this route we can find, beyond the red rocks, also yellowish limestone rocks and gray clay layers.
We will reach a high waterfall where water flows on rainy days, we will bypass the waterfall on the right and continue about 500 meters to the connection point with the green path.
Pay attention! Turn left to the top of a stream, connecting us to the lower entrance of the Red Canyon. If you continue with the green path you can enjoy the beauty of the mall and reach the parking lot after 500 meters.
Important Information:
- Track length: short – about an hour. Long – two or three hours.
- Difficulty level: easy. Suitable for families with children.
- Entrance: free of charge. At the entrance you will find an explanatory sign and maps.
- Equipment: protection from the sun, the place is exposed and open, and lots of drinking.
- When to come: all year round except during the rainy season and when there is a risk of flooding.
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