Hike Club: Nataf to Mevo Horon

Welcome Back to a New Hiking Season!
After the summer break, we’re delighted to welcome both our regular hikers and those joining new, as we begin another season of hiking together. We look forward to sharing many enjoyable days on the trail, discovering new routes, renewing friendships and, of course, plenty of laughter along the way.
Our opening hike takes us into the beautiful northern reaches of the Judean Hills, following a varied route from Nataf through Nahal Kefira to Mevo Horon.
Beginning near Nataf, we descend into Nahal Kefira, following its winding channel through the rugged northern Judean Hills and past Ein Kefira, ancient agricultural terraces and remains reflecting the area’s long history of settlement. We continue through the valley towards Ein Nataf, surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean landscape and impressive limestone slopes of the region. Towards Mevo Horon, we turn towards Tel Koka, climbing gently to the summit before descending towards Tel Ayalon and the historic Ayalon Valley, immortalised in the biblical account of Joshua. We then pass Beit HaKshatot, before joining a short section of an ancient Roman road for our final approach to Mevo Horon.
Moderate
Approximately 12 km
We look forward to hiking together again!
Bus Pick Ups
7:00 Bet Yehoshua Train Station Netanya
7:15 Raanana Mercaz Klita Carpark
8:00 Latrun
For any further details please call Lawrence 054 7734394
Please Note: ESRA hikes are challenging nature hikes – not leisurely walks, nor rambles.
They are only for experienced hikers who are in good health and physical condition, with regular full-day hiking experience and ability to complete the distance and degree of difficulty of the hike. All participants must come properly equipped with sturdy hiking boots, a hat, sunscreen, and a minimum of 3 litres of drinking water.
Our hikes include rough, uneven and rocky terrain, with steep ascents and descents, loose rocks and unpaved paths. Participants should be sure-footed and capable of safely negotiating these conditions. The hikes are NOT suitable for those with mobility issues or balance difficulties. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are medically fit to take part in the hike and should seek medical advice if in any doubt.
Participation in all ESRA Hike Club activities is entirely at the participant’s own risk. ESRA and the hike leaders accept no responsibility for any injury, accident, illness, loss or damage to personal property arising from participation in the hike.
We reserve the right to refuse participation to any person who, in our judgement, is not properly equipped, does not appear physically capable of safely completing the hike, or whose participation may present a risk to themselves or to others.