overlook of Pottapaug Pond. You can walk the Wadi Dana Trail from Dana Village to Feynan Ecolodge. seventeen mile drive; pacific grove #bdotcom_bc_mbe_banner_1634 .bdotcom_bc_copy_wrapper .bdotcom_bc_copy p, If you do the first part of the trail (which is the most spectacular!) DANA COMMON LETTERBOX: PETERSHAM, MASSACHUSETTS-BIKE IT OR HIKE IT-Letterbox Planted: October 2, 2002. Our camp emailed us information on hikes in advance which I hadn’t printed or saved, and I was a little surprised on arrival to find that they had ZERO printed info available on the hikes they offered. Pottapaug Pond Spur road is in the worst shape, but passable. Good questions! the Granite As well as Dana, I was surprised at how much hiking we did around Petra and how beautiful the trails were – I had images of the Treasury and famous sites in my mind, but didn’t realise there’s many kms of hiking trails all around the Petra Archeological Park. After a ½ mile there will be a large marsh on your right, which you trails. We spent two nights in Dana, but if I’d known about the multitude of hikes, I definitely would have dedicated another day or two to Dana … or an entire week if time was no barrier. As with many smaller towns in Jordan, bring enough cash to cover your expected expenses as there’s no ATMs and you may need to pay cash for your accommodation and food. We covered 35km in Petra in two days! So what are you waiting for?! Looks amazing I could definitely see us visiting there one day. Pricey, but worth it as we had a private guide for the entire day and the transfers were around 3 hours return. go to a small paved road that leads into the woods. (Although Dana is missing one crucial ingredient in this regard: vino. foundation turn left along its back wall through an ivy covered path. I hate to say it but I have never even heard of this place in Jordan. Hi Ivan! Bear left on Route 32A and continue for about 8.5 to 9 miles until you Add Trail ... Dana Common via Gate 40 Trail. 162 degrees and head to another corner wall, just to the left of another Have fun! This feeling lasts maybe all of 5 minutes max. Democrats are looking to include the first hike … cobblestone wall. (I know I say that every time but I really mean it this time. The first 45 minutes or so is VERY steep downhill. send in bike trail updates . It would be great if you could let me know how you met your tour guide! At Shobak, perhaps get instructions for where the trail starts and leave your car there (regular car is fine, no need for a jeep as the roads are decent). There’s no steep inclines, and in fact it’s a pretty flat walk with a few mildly undulating sections. Rumman Camp is around 30 minutes drive from Dana Village. It has a couple of small streets with picturesque and sometimes crumbling sandstone houses and buildings and a couple of hotels / eateries and small shops. You could do what you’re thinking with one change. Yes, you could certainly do the Wadi Ghuweir trail with your own car and without a guide. Exercise caution and make sure you check the forecast before setting out for a hike. One of the great things about Dana Village is that it is very central in Jordan and easy to transfer to from several places. After cresting out you descend down (Again, dry hotel, so with coke instead of beer. Length: Old Petersham Road to Dana Common and Letterbox; 1.8 miles Old Greenwich Dana Road Spur; 2 ½ miles Old Skinner Hill Road Spur; 1.9 miles Pottapaug Pond Spur; 1 mile These are what I am calling The Trump Prophecies. Glad to be of help! The only thing that disappointed us about the Dana Biosphere Reserve was the apparent lack of wildlife … or at least our wildlife spotting skills. I was a bit reluctant to start the uphill journey. straight. Old Petersham Road I recommend taking a guide for this hike. Greetings from Poland! Look closely at this cobblestone foundation. We were lucky enough to encounter only one other small group of hikers the entire day. If you do the return uphill hike, then you need reasonable fitness levels with plenty of water and a few breaks, as the hike uphill is also very steep (funny that). I’m planning to stay at night at Dana before and after the hike day. a town from 1801 to 1938. area. Distance: The Wadi Dana Trail is a 16km one way from Dana Village to Feynan Ecolodge. Off the right of Skinner Hill Road, heading north off Dana Common, is Tamplin Road. I travel always without but for this kind of hike in a place that I don’t know at all I think is necessary to have someone that knows the area? I’m going to Jordan in a couple of day and I am wondering if it’s possible to do Wadi Dana Trail to Feynan Ecolodge and then do the Wadi Ghuweir back to Dana Village? If you were walking from Dana village on the Wadi Dana trail how long do you have to hike for before you get to the part where that enormous boulder is above you in the canyon? Old paved & gravel road with a I’d read about all the animals that call Dana Nature Reserve home, from oryx to caracal (which I haven’t yet ticked off my cat spotting list! road to your left. I recommend wearing hiking boots with good tread. RESERVOIR . Relatively Day 1 hike Dana Village to Feynan Ecolodge via the Wadi Dana Trail (downhill), then Day 2 hike Feynan Ecolodge to near Shoubak and organise for someone to pick you up near Shoubak. The best way to get a guide for a hike in Dana is through your accommodation. For some reason, I had pretty low expectations of Dana Village. The Wadi Dana Trail is a 16km one way walk from Dana Village through the valley to Feynan Ecolodge. As its name suggests, the trail takes you along Queer Creek and across Buckeye Trail, and some sections of the trail can get a little slippery during wet weather. Quabbin Hike to Dana Common and Starfire Jet Crash site December 7, 2010 by belchertowntroop57 This Saturday Dec 11th Troop 57 will be hiking to the old Dana common , a nice town common that used to be filled with the homes, church and businesses of the town of Dana. slight hill. Do you think we could make a safety and easy 4-5 hrs trekking in Wadi Dana? flooded 39 square miles of land. However, the hike is a little more challenging from a technical perspective. While Dana may not be featured in standard Jordan itineraries, it’s an absolute must for avid hikers. Dana’s certainly starting to get a name for itself as a hiking destination. the road  you pass by a Porto-potty and then a wood is partly paved and partly gravel with a First things first – Wadi Ghuweir is one of the most spectacular day treks I’ve ever done. Woodland and open fields lead to the common, dotted with stone walls, cellar holes, and brooks. the Granite The village is pretty teeny tiny. We left with the distinct feeling that sleepy old Dana might just explode with tourism in the next decade or so … so get in now! However I can’t find information regarding how to get a hiking tour guide. There are other hike alternatives starting at the Strand Vista Park on Selva Rd. We visited in October when the days were hot (25-30 degrees Celsius) but with an occasional nice cool breeze, and nights were cool but comfortable (around 15 degrees Celsius). Oh my goodness, that is absolutely stunning! Thank you very much for this informatin! Dana Bisophere Reserve reminded us oh so much of the desert in Namibia. Great article! Old There are foundations left from the While the camp was nice and off-the-grid, we didn’t actually spend much time there as we spent most of our time hiking. were abandoned from the area, including the town of Dana, which is where the Letterbox is hidden. Hi two questions: do you HAVE to have a tour guide for Wadi Ghuweir? AND DISCLAIMER, Four towns If you need to get back to Dana Village, you could walk the Wadi Ghuweir from Feynan Ecolodge to Shoubak and organise for a driver to pick you up and drive you roughly one hour back to Dana Village. A couple of the most popular ones are summarised here. Start: The Wadi Dana Trail starts at the end of Dana Village. (e.g. From Pottapaug Pond Spur; Easy. Reservoir North located at the northern end of the Reservoir. bricks among the wall. There’s water flowing through the entire length of the Wadi Ghuweir hike. Letterbox; 1.8 miles. The transfers to and/or from hikes can be surprisingly looooooong. (We’d been told to account for 2x the time on the return leg). On the Wadi Ghuweir trail (Hike 1 below), the river gave way to life, with tropical greenery sprouting out of the canyon. Those hikers were just finishing up lunch as we were arriving for lunch, so 5 minutes of chatting and they were back on the move. Boo!). foundation turn left along its back wall through an ivy covered path. If you do this, make sure you’re very clear on the pick up point and/or take a guide! This part of the day is hotter due to the limited shade, and took us around 2 hours. Exciting that you are visiting Jordan! bike safety video; 1963 . Distance: To be honest, I’m not 100% sure of the exact distance of the Wadi Ghuweir hike. The trail is just behind the Dana Tower Hotel and is very easy to find. Did the stones come from the Swift River which ultimately led to the death of the town? were abandoned from the area, including the town of Dana, which is where the Letterbox is hidden. For the most part of our hike, we were able to walk alongside the water and hope across stones when we needed to cross the water. Note; It is composed of Eight 4000' Peaks in the White Mountains of New Hampshire including the tallest mountain in New England, Mount Washington (6288'). And this trail is going in the canion, so maybe I could do without a guide of there is where to get lost? Take exit 8 off of I-90 (Mass Pike) to A ten foot capstone is atop this wall and you will notice some This was around one hour drive from Dana Village. But then again, I can be lazy with bargain hunting and often opt for the path of least resistance. room hotel. The Massachusetts Conservation itinerary is a tool that is intended to help people learn to read the American conservation story through the protected landscapes that are featured in the itinerary. That means that if you click a link, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Graves Landing, named for a former Conservation Officer. Length:                 I could go then 8 km up and back? begin a mile long, gradual ascent up a hill. Dana Commons is a 7.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Petersham, Massachusetts and is good for all skill levels. All I can say is Wow! I’m feeling confident. Depends on what hike you’re doing. It has a long siq to rival Petra, rock formations in ombré brown and red, water running the length of the hike, and tropical lush greenery. gate house. There’s limited wifi in Dana (and was none at our accommodation), so come prepared with downloaded Google Maps for driving directions and either save or print any helpful Dana information you’ve found. flat, old broken paved road. Add another 2+ hours if you are transferring back to Dana Village after the hike. But alas, all we spotted were tribes of mountain goats being herded and tended to by the local Bedouin. Offers exceptional service, wonderful buffet meals. Dana Common via Gate 40 Trail at Quabbin Reservoir in Petersham, Massachusetts is an easy 3.9-mile out-and-back trail that leads to the old abandoned town of Dana and Dana Common. Jordan’s valleys are prone to flash flooding during the wet season around December. There are some technical parts to this hike so I recommend a reasonable level of fitness and a guide. Zwei historische Stätten auf einer Hin- und Rückwanderung am Quabbin-Stausee. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail itineraries, directions and more on TrailLink. The full trail is over 600km and takes around 40 days. There’s many other hikes to choose from in Dana, ranging from one hour to several days. Leveau Trail Map. Hello Wanda! The Wadi Dana Trail is a 16km one way walk from Dana Village through the valley to Feynan Ecolodge. The Dana valley is prone to flash flooding, so it’s higher risk visiting Dana in December as more trails could be closed. Dana’s only around an hour from Petra (and a bit longer from Wadi Rum) so Petra would be your best bet. An excellent hike for those who enjoy wildlife is Queer Creek, which is an out-and-back trail under three miles long. The first part of the hike traverses a, Wadi Ghuweir Hiking Conditions + Difficulty, Jordan Trail – Dana to Petra Trail (Multi Day Hike), Dana Rummana Campsite Hikes (Short Trails), Staying at a Wadi Rum Camp – Life with the Bedouins in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert, Visit Petra Jordan, The Lost City | Best Petra Hiking + 15 Petra Tips, How to Spend One Day in Amman Jordan – Self Guided Amman City Tour.