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Um Qais to Ajloun
Northern Jordan, village landscapes and greener highlands at the start of the trail.
Long-distance hiking across Jordan
Jordan Trail: Route, Map, Sections & Hiking Guide
Understand the Jordan Trail before you plan it: the north-to-south route, eight official regions, map and GPX planning, hiking time, Dana to Petra, and where the trail crosses Wadi Hasa.
Independent guide:
This page is published by Wadi Al Hasa Hike Trail in Ghor Al Safi. It is not the official Jordan Trail Association website.
Photo: OSAMAZ1 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official route lengthAbout 675 km
DirectionUm Qais → Aqaba
Continuous hikingAbout 35 days
Main regions8 official regions
What is the Jordan Trail?
A long-distance walking route from northern Jordan to the Red Sea.
The Jordan Trail runs the length of the country from Um Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south. The official route overview describes roughly 675 km of hiking, approximately 35 days of continuous walking, and more than 75 villages and towns along the way.
The route links very different landscapes: the greener northern highlands, agricultural country, deep wadis above the Jordan Rift Valley, historic towns, Petra, sandstone desert and finally the Red Sea. It is not one uniform trail experience; terrain, access, water availability and difficulty change substantially from region to region.
For most travelers, the useful first decision is not simply “Can I hike the Jordan Trail?” but which region fits my time, fitness and Jordan itinerary. Some hikers attempt a full thru-hike, while others select a single region such as Dana to Petra or Al-Karak to Dana.
Jordan Trail route
The eight official Jordan Trail regions.
The official route is organized into eight broad regions. They provide a useful way to understand the country from north to south and to choose a shorter section if a full thru-hike is not practical.
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Ajloun to As-Salt
A transition through northern and central hill country toward historic As-Salt.
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As-Salt to Wadi Zarqa Ma'in
Central Jordan terrain leading toward the deep wadi systems above the Dead Sea.
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Three Wadis to Al-Karak
A demanding wadi region that includes Wadi Hidan and Wadi Mujib before reaching Karak.
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Al-Karak to Dana
The Jordan Trail reaches and crosses Wadi Hasa before continuing toward Tafileh and Dana.
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Dana to Petra
One of the best-known southern trekking regions, finishing through Little Petra and Petra.
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Petra to Wadi Rum
Southward trekking from Petra through increasingly arid desert landscapes.
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Wadi Rum to the Red Sea
The final southern region connects Wadi Rum country with Aqaba on the Red Sea.
Jordan Trail map & GPX
Use the official route files, not a generic map pin.
The Jordan Trail Association publishes route information and a whole-trail GPX download. For navigation, use the latest official material and verify the route before hiking rather than relying on a simplified overview map.
The Association currently warns that the Jordan Trail is not marked and recommends hiring a local guide because many sections are remote, water sources can be limited, and connectivity may be unavailable.
Jordan Trail & Wadi Hasa
Where the Jordan Trail crosses Wadi Hasa.
Wadi Hasa is part of the official Al-Karak to Dana region. This connection is important for hikers researching both the Jordan Trail and Wadi Al Hasa—but the long-distance trail crossing is not the same experience as the shorter local water hikes offered from Ghor Al Safi.
Al-Karak to Dana on the Jordan Trail
The official route page currently lists the Al-Karak to Dana region at roughly 84 km. It descends toward Wadi Hasa, crosses the wadi bed and climbs back toward the plateau before continuing through the Tafileh area and onward to Dana.
Check the official Al-Karak to Dana region →Local Wadi Al Hasa water hikes
Our experiences are different: they are shorter, locally guided water-canyon hikes coordinated from Ghor Al Safi. The Short Hike is usually around 2–3 hours at 22 JOD per person, the Classic Hike is 30 JOD per person, and the Private Hike is 40 JOD per person, subject to conditions.
Read the Wadi Al Hasa guide →Important distinction: Wadi Al Hasa Hike Trail does not present its local water-hiking experiences as an official Jordan Trail section, and this website is not operated by the Jordan Trail Association.
Choosing a Jordan Trail section
You do not need to thru-hike the entire trail.
For shorter trips, choose a region based on the experience you want rather than treating the whole Jordan Trail as one itinerary.
For long-distance trekking
Look at the full official route and decide whether a multi-week thru-hike matches your time, logistics and fitness.
For Dana to Petra
Region 6 is a distinct southern trekking section connecting Dana with Little Petra and Petra. It is different from the Wadi Hasa crossing farther north.
For a water-canyon experience
If your priority is hiking through flowing water rather than completing a long-distance trail region, compare Wadi Al Hasa and Wadi Mujib instead.
Jordan Trail sections at a glance
North to south route overview.
This is a planning overview, not a substitute for the latest official GPX, section notes or on-the-ground safety information.
| Region | Route | Planning context |
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| 1 | Um Qais → Ajloun | Northern start and greener highland landscapes. |
| 2 | Ajloun → As-Salt | Hill country and historic towns. |
| 3 | As-Salt → Wadi Zarqa Ma'in | Central route moving toward the Dead Sea wadis. |
| 4 | Three Wadis → Al-Karak | Deep wadi country including Hidan and Mujib. |
| 5 | Al-Karak → Dana | Includes the Wadi Hasa crossing and continues toward Dana. |
| 6 | Dana → Petra | Southern trekking through to Little Petra and Petra. |
| 7 | Petra → Wadi Rum | Increasingly arid southern terrain. |
| 8 | Wadi Rum → Red Sea | Final region ending in Aqaba. |
Jordan Trail FAQ
Common questions before planning the route.
The Jordan Trail Association describes the route as about 675 km from Um Qais to Aqaba, with approximately 35 days of continuous hiking. Organized itineraries can divide the route differently.
The route starts in Um Qais in northern Jordan and finishes in Aqaba on the Red Sea in the south.
The official route overview divides the trail into eight main regions, from Um Qais to Ajloun through to Wadi Rum and the Red Sea.
Yes. Wadi Hasa is listed as a main site on the Al-Karak to Dana region of the Jordan Trail.
No. The Jordan Trail crosses Wadi Hasa as part of a long-distance trekking region. The experiences offered on this website are shorter guided water hikes coordinated locally from Ghor Al Safi.
The Jordan Trail Association currently states that the trail is not marked and strongly recommends using a local guide because many sections are remote, water can be limited and connectivity may be unavailable.
Route source: Core distance, region structure, GPX guidance and the Wadi Hasa crossing on this page were checked against the Jordan Trail Association’s official route pages. Always use the latest official information for navigation and trail conditions.
Looking for a shorter water hike?
Explore Wadi Al Hasa from Ghor Al Safi.
If a multi-day Jordan Trail section is not what you need, our local Wadi Al Hasa experiences focus on shorter guided water-canyon hikes with current route and weather checks before you enter.