Israel Trail #51–52: Neve Zohar to Nahal Tamar (2 days)

Sunday–Monday, December 27–28: Join Hiking the Holyland and our expert guide for the second overnight trip of our Israel Trail desert season, as we leave the Dead Sea behind and climb toward the Negev. We’ll start at Neve Zohar and hike into Nahal Peratzim, a gleaming white canyon carved beneath Mount Sodom, then out onto the wide-open Amiaz plain. We’ll spend the night back at our hotel in Ein Bokek, with dinner, breakfast and one more chance to float in the Dead Sea. Monday is our climbing day. We’ll cross the plain and head up Ma’ale Tzurim, past the Gevei Peres pools, with the Dead Sea dropping away behind us, and finish at Nahal Tamar on Road 25. Good to know

• Distances: Day 1: about 18 km, mostly flat (about 265 m up). Day 2: about 12 km, with about 485 m of climbing. We may adjust these slightly once the route is final.
• For fit, experienced hikers only. Long desert days with no shade and a steady climb on Day 2. Not sure? Ask me before signing up.
• Meeting point: Neve Zohar gas station, Road 90, Sunday at 8:00. Rides between the hotel, the trail and your car are included.
• Price: 750 NIS, or included in the Desert Season Pass. Includes guiding and rides to and from the trail. Not included: the hotel (we’re finalizing a group rate, and you book directly) and the minibus from Tel Aviv (extra fee, split among riders).
• Sign up by December 6. The trip goes ahead once 10 people sign up. Full refund until then. After that, you can give your spot to someone else.

The packing list and all the details come by email when you sign up.