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SECTION 503 :KARAKA TO MA’TAN

  • HIKES IN THE REGION

  • DAY 3: KARAKA TO MA’TAN​

  • Distance: 20.9 km

  • Time: 8 hours

  • Physical Challenge: Moderate

  • Trail Challenge: Moderate

  • Waymarked: No

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The Jordan Trail is a newly established trail, and is not marked. It is therefore our strong recommendation that you hire a local guide for your safety as many sections are remote with limited water sources and at times no connectivity.
By downloading these maps/GPX you take full responsibility for their use and accuracy; Jordan Trail Association does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, materials or the reliability of any maps as they provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement ;You acknowledge that any reliance on any such maps, shall be at your sole risk and responsibility as Hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities all have potential hazards involving risk of injury or death. Outdoor activities have inherent risks and you should ensure you have the skill level and abilities suitable for the activities in Jordan to partake in them and to take all precaution measures.  Check the data on Google Earth or other Apps or Programs before using them.  The Jordan Trail Association shall not be held responsible for any incidents that may occur during your participation in any activity and/or by using any of the maps/GPX.
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The Jordan Trail is a newly established trail, and is not marked. It is therefore our strong recommendation that you hire a local guide for your safety as many sections are remote with limited water sources and at times no connectivity.
By downloading these maps/GPX you take full responsibility for their use and accuracy; Jordan Trail Association does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, materials or the reliability of any maps as they provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement ;You acknowledge that any reliance on any such maps, shall be at your sole risk and responsibility as Hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities all have potential hazards involving risk of injury or death. Outdoor activities have inherent risks and you should ensure you have the skill level and abilities suitable for the activities in Jordan to partake in them and to take all precaution measures.  Check the data on Google Earth or other Apps or Programs before using them.  The Jordan Trail Association shall not be held responsible for any incidents that may occur during your participation in any activity and/or by using any of the maps/GPX.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Tourism Police:

Hotline: 117777
What’s App: +962 7 7099 1814

* When contacting Tourism Police for emergency identify that you are hiking the Jordan Trail, state your nationality, location and map name & number.

 

JTA office: +962 6 461 0999

(Working Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday- Thursday)

BASIC INFO
Continue S all the way to Ais, and onwards with good views out past Tafileh to the Dead Sea, and easy walking. Once in the valley bottom a track heads off over rolling hills which are crossed enjoyably on small paths eventually arriving high above a small but pretty valley which is followed down on paths past olive groves at the end of which the way crosses a road. Continue down the side of the wadi passing more olive groves and orchards before arriving at the renovated ancient cliff top village of Ma’tan, dramatically located high above Wadi Labun.
TRANSTOPTATION

Buses go to Tafila (via Ais) from Amman and Aqaba.

LOCAL CONTACTS / ACCOMMODATIONS
  • Cela Rural Lodge, Hussein AlShabatat, +962 775504550, JT Pass Stamp Ma'tan
  • Wild Camping, Qusai AlShabatat, +962 799786864, JT Pass Stamp Ma'tan
  • Al Faris Hotel, Faris Al Oran, +962 796013000/ Ra'adah Al Awad, +962 776135408, JT Pass Stamp Karaka
THINGS TO SEE
  • Al-Ais
  • Tafila Technical University
  • Al-Ain Al-Beida
  • Ma’tan Village
FOOD & WATER

Food:

  • Food and water (cafes, restaurants and minimarkets) in Ais
  • Minimarkets and produce stands in Ein al-Beida
  • Meals available if reserved ahead of time at Ma’atan Eco Village

Water:

  • Water in Wadi Hasa (needs purification)
TIPS & SAFETY

Tips:

  • If you want to skip the road walking, many shared taxis run this road, so feel
    free to take one to Ais, and then another one to Ma’atan.
  • Restaurants, cafes, markets, bus station, bathrooms and ATM available in Ais
    near Tafila Technical University.
  • Most of the services are also available at “Ein Al-Beida” the village before
    Ma’atan.
  • The dirt paths through farming areas after Ais can be challenging to navigate.
    GPS is recommended.

Safety Info:

  • Wild animals – sheep dogs, hyenas, wolves (few in area)
  • Dehydration/heat exhaustion -fairly exposed, higher elevation

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The Jordan Trail is a newly established trail, and is not marked. It is therefore our strong recommendation that you hire a local guide for your safety as many sections are remote with limited water sources and at times no connectivity.
By downloading these maps/GPX you take full responsibility for their use and accuracy; Jordan Trail Association does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, materials or the reliability of any maps as they provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement ;You acknowledge that any reliance on any such maps, shall be at your sole risk and responsibility as Hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities all have potential hazards involving risk of injury or death. Outdoor activities have inherent risks and you should ensure you have the skill level and abilities suitable for the activities in Jordan to partake in them and to take all precaution measures.  Check the data on Google Earth or other Apps or Programs before using them.  The Jordan Trail Association shall not be held responsible for any incidents that may occur during your participation in any activity and/or by using any of the maps/GPX.
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The Jordan Trail is a newly established trail, and is not marked. It is therefore our strong recommendation that you hire a local guide for your safety as many sections are remote with limited water sources and at times no connectivity.
By downloading these maps/GPX you take full responsibility for their use and accuracy; Jordan Trail Association does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, materials or the reliability of any maps as they provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement ;You acknowledge that any reliance on any such maps, shall be at your sole risk and responsibility as Hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities all have potential hazards involving risk of injury or death. Outdoor activities have inherent risks and you should ensure you have the skill level and abilities suitable for the activities in Jordan to partake in them and to take all precaution measures.  Check the data on Google Earth or other Apps or Programs before using them.  The Jordan Trail Association shall not be held responsible for any incidents that may occur during your participation in any activity and/or by using any of the maps/GPX.
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