Wadi Shawka MTB trail
Shawka · Ras Al Khaimah
A rocky 10 km out-and-back between Shawka Dam and the pools that works for beginners and still gives experienced riders something to do.
- Free
- About 2 h
- Bring your own
- Moderate
- Needs a car
How it works
Exit the Sharjah-Kalba road (E102) at the Shawka sign, drive about 5 km and park at the dam. Ride up the wadi towards the pools; you can start or finish anywhere.
The catch
Limited facilities: carry at least 3 litres of water and spares.
Bring
Mountain bike, helmet, 3 litres of water, first aid kit
Checked Nov 2026
Short marked loops around Shawka Dam lead to rock pools that hold water most of the year, about 1 km from the car.
- Free
- About 2 h
- Bring your own
- Easy
- Needs a car
How it works
Park near Shawka Dam or the roadside area just before it and follow the marked paths. You can walk the out-and-back to the pools in under an hour or link the loops over the surrounding hills for a half-day.
The catch
The small parking area near the dam fills early on weekends; arrive before 7am.
Bring
3 litres of water per person, hiking shoes, sun hat
You need
Dogs allowed on a leash
Checked Nov 2026