Wadi bin Hammad
A warm-water canyon near Karak, hung with ferns and lined with travertine.
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Wadi bin Hammad runs down from the Karak plateau towards the Dead Sea, and the stretch that people walk is a narrow gorge with warm mineral water running through it, deposits of travertine building up over the rock and ferns and moss growing thickly on the walls where the water seeps, which is a startling thing to find in a desert country. The walk goes up the streambed with repeated crossings.
What you actually see
- The warm water - mineral flow that stays warm through the gorge.
- The hanging ferns - vegetation growing thickly where water seeps from the walls.
- The travertine - the mineral deposits built up over the rock.
- The streambed walk - the route up the water with repeated crossings.
When to go
April to October is the walking season. Winter flash floods make the canyon dangerous. The water is warm year round.
Honest expectations
Flash flooding is a real danger and the canyon should not be entered when rain is forecast anywhere upstream. The walk is entirely in water and footwear gets soaked. There are no facilities.
Nearby
Karak is east, and the Dead Sea is west.
What to pack for Wadi bin Hammad
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
