Barak, Vardit and Kippa
Two wild canyons and a viewpoint overlooking the Ashosh Valley deep in the Arava
Type: Round Trip
Distance: 30.3km
Ascent: 660m
Descent: 660m
Fast-Trekking Duration: 6-7h
Start: Barak Canyon trailhead
End: Barak Canyon trailhead
Character: A route deep in the Central Arava, passing through two canyons with technical terrain and a light, open section toward Har Kipa.
Advantages: A visit to two of the most beautiful canyons in the Arava. A route with several variations.
Disadvantages: Reaching the Barak Canyon trailhead by private car is slightly challenging.
Note: The run along the Hidud cliffs and the ascent onto them is on an unmarked trail.
Variation 1: The route can be shortened by 10 km if you skip the run to Mount Kippa. See route here.
Variation 2: The route shown here follows the green trail without entering the pools in Barak Stream. You can choose to enter them via the blue trail, but note that if the pools are full of water, swimming is unavoidable.