Main Trail
Ma'an, Jordan
Out-and-back trail in Ma'an, Jordan. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 814 ft (248 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 55 min
- High point
- 3,360 ft (1,024 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Exedra 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: قصر البنت 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Temple of the Winged Lions 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Great Temple 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: "Royal Palace" 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Isand-pavilion 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Garden and Pool Complex 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus) 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Garden Terrace 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Middle market 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Upper Market 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Nymphaeum 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Historic site: The Theater 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Street of Facades (Necropolis) 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Street of Facades 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: The Outer Siq 2 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Al-Khazneh 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
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Questions about Main Trail
How long is Main Trail?
Main Trail is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 55 min. It climbs 814 ft (248 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,360 ft (1,024 m).
How hard is Main Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Main Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Main Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.3 mi (2.1 km), 1.8 mi (2.8 km), 2.2 mi (3.5 km).
Is Main Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Main Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Main Trail?
Basin Restaurant, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Supermarket, 1.8 mi (2.9 km).
Is this a good week for Main Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Main Trail
- Ad-Deir (Monastery) Trail Ma'an · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Jabal Haroun Trail Ma'an · Hard · 8.4 mi (13.5 km)
- Umm Al-Biyara Trail Ma'an · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- High Place of Sacrifice Trail Ma'an · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Al-Khubtha Trail Ma'an · Moderate · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Backdoor trail Ma'an · Hard · 7.9 mi (12.8 km)
- Al-Madras Trail Ma'an · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Jt 604 Ma'an · Expert · 15.4 mi (24.7 km)
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