Hiking trail · Wadi Naqab, Ras Al Khaimah
Sheri Village
A long climb from Wadi Naqab to a stone village high in the mountains.
- Distance
- 9.4km
- Elevation gain
- +633m
- High point
- 810m
- Time
- 5 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
Trail summary
The Sheri Village hike at a glance
The Sheri Village hike is a 9.4 km out-and-back trail above Wadi Naqab in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with about 633 m of climbing and a high point of about 810 m. Most groups take about 5 hours. We grade it Hard: a long day on rough, steep ground, so do a Moderate trail with us first.
Updated 10 November 2026
Route
The map and the climb
Route shown for orientation. Your leader carries the full GPS track. Move along the profile to follow the climb on the map.
About the trail
What to expect
Sheri, also written Shairi, is a traditional mountain village of stone houses and walled terraces high above Wadi Naqab. The path climbs steadily from the wadi floor, more than 600 m in all, to reach it.
It is a long, steep walk on rough ground. At the top you walk among dry-stone walls, small fields that turn green after winter rain and old stone houses, with big views of the cliffs around you.
What you'll see
- The stone houses and walled fields of Sheri
- The orange cliffs of Wadi Naqab
- Views across the Ras Al Khaimah mountains
Good to know
- A long day: about five hours, with more than 600 m of climbing.
- Steep and rocky in places. Poles help on the way down.
- Stay on the path in the village and leave walls and fields as you find them.
Trailhead
We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before. Meeting time 06:00.
Photos
Photo credits for Sheri Village
- Shairi - Western Side by LukasSimeone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shairi - Mountain village in Ras al Khaimah by LukasSimeone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wadi Naqab - 17 by IbrahimKumar, CC0
From Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized. Some show the area around the trail rather than the route itself.
Questions
Sheri Village hike FAQ
How long is the Sheri Village hike?
9.4 km, out and back, with about 633 m of elevation gain. Allow about 5 hours at a steady pace, including breaks.
How difficult is the Sheri Village hike?
We grade it Hard: a long day on rough, steep ground, so do a Moderate trail with us first.
Where does the Sheri Village hike start?
On the floor of Wadi Naqab in Ras Al Khaimah, near 25.71405, 56.10451. We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before, and groups meet at 06:00.
When is the best time to hike Sheri Village?
Between October and April, starting at first light. From May to September it is too hot to hike safely.
Can I join a guided group on the Sheri Village hike?
Yes. Trails runs guided small-group hikes on this route most weekends from October to April. Send us your name, WhatsApp number and how many people, and we get back to you with the next dates. AED 99 per person, and your first hike is free.