Nature Reserve Promenade: Al-Shouf Cedar

Introduction

Al-Shouf Cedar
	About the Reserve
	Practical Information
	What to See and Do
	Spot Flora and Fauna
	Hiking Trails and Map
	Photo Gallery
	Driving Directions
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Al-Shouf Cedar: Hiking Trails and Map

The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve Trail Map is divided into four maps, one for each forest in the reserve: Aain Zhalta–Bmahray, Barouk, Maasser Ech-Chouf, and Niha. Each forest has an entrance where visitors can get all the assistance they require, in addition to souvenirs and rural products. Three of the above mentioned forests (Aain Zhalta–Bmahray, Barouk, and Maasser Ech-Chouf) are connected by trails. The trail options for each of the four forests are detailed below.

Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve Trail Map

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	The first is the Aain Zhalta–Bmahray Forest Trail Map. Visitors can use these trails to reach Hilly Pond (good for bird watching and animal observation) and Jeitee Spring (Trail #1), as well as Aain Elligé (Trail #4). Trail #1 begins at the Aain Zhalta-Bmahray Forest entrance. From this trail, many options are available:
	Trail #1 Length: 5km Average time: 2.5-3 hours Hard	Trail #2 Length: 2km Average time: 50-60 min Hard (for adults)
	Trail #3 (leads to Barouk Forest) Length: 7km Average time: 30-40 min Hard	Trail #4 Length: 8.6km Average time: 4-5 hours Hard
	Trail #5 Length: 1.5km Average time: 40-50 min Easy (12-18 years old)	Trail #6 Length: 1km Average time: 30-40 min Easy (6-8 years old)

Aain Zhalta–Bmahray Forest Trail Map

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	The second is the Barouk Cedar Forest Trail Map. Following the trails in this forest, visitors can reach Aain Elligé (Trail #3), Khitiara Tree (Trail #1), Marj Al-Ka'ak (Trail #6), Massief Al-Mir and Maasser Ech-Chouf Forest (Trail #4). Trail #1 begins at the Barouk Forest entrance. From there, many options are available:
	Trail #1 Length: 5.5km Average time: 2.5-3 hours Hard	Trail #2 (leads to Aain Zhalta-Bmahray Forest) Length: 7km Average time: 3-4 hours Easy
	Trail #3 Length: 4.2km Average time: 1.5-2 hours Easy	Trail #4 (Leads to Maasser Ech-Chouf forest) Length: 4km Average time: 2-2.5 hours Medium-Hard
	Trail #5 Length: 2.9km Average time: 1-1.5 hours Medium	Trail #6 Length: 2km Average time: 50-60 min Easy
	Trail #7 Length: 1.5km Average time: 50-60 min Easy	Trail #8 Length: 1km Average time: 30-40 min Easy

Barouk Cedar Forest Trail Map

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	The third is the Maasser Ech-Chouf Forest Trail Map. In this forest, visitors can see the oldest cedar tree, and the Lamartine, or Sawma'a, Tree (Trail #2). From the Maasser Ech-Chouf Forest entrance, there are three trail options:
	Trail #1 Length: 4km Average time: 2-2.5 hours Medium-Hard	Trail #2 Length: 2km Average time: 50-60 min Medium	Trail #3 Length: 1.5km Average time: 30-40 min Easy

Maasser Ech-Chouf Forest Trail Map

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	The fourth is Niha Fortress Trail Map. From the entrance, visitors can visit and see the Fort of Niha/Shqif Tyron. The only, but exciting, trail in this site is:
	Trail #1 Length: 200m Average time: 30min Hard (for adults and sportsmen with appropriate hiking shoes)

Niha Fortress Trail Map

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