Israel National Trail, Sections 50+51 – East Ramon Campus (Two Days)

Israel National Trail, Sections 50+51 – Eastern Ramon Campus (Two Days)

The first day begins at Saharonim Khan, where we finished the previous campus in the Ramon Crater. We descend into Nakarot Stream and finally leave the Ramon Crater via the magnificent Harboret Haririm, from where we can see the pristine Ardon Valley, the ancient Incense Route running through Nakarot Stream below us, and, already in the distance, the Arava. A descent through Ma'ok Stream, followed by Galad Stream—with its incredible walls—will bring us at the end of the day to Gaf Holit, for overnight camping (mats, tents, a campfire, poike, and all the fun).

The next day begins with an ascent of Mount Yehav, after bypassing the mysterious steps that climb it. From there, we descend into Tzvira Stream, before climbing again to the spectacular cracks of Tzvira Stream and Ashboren Stream. We are now truly entering the Arava, winding through Karkashet Stream and exiting via the caldera to a pass that will take us down to the settlement of Sapir, where these two wonderful days will end.

Duration: Two days – 30 km
Difficulty: Challenging
Features: Boulders, water entry, steep descent, ladders
Region: Eastern Negev
Starting point: Eastern Ramon Campus
Price: NIS 250 per person per day (including a ride back to the vehicles), plus logistics costs