• Explore magnificent trails in Wadi Rum
    Explore magnificent trails in Wadi Rum

    Enjoy our high-quality trails in and around Wadi Rum.

  • Visit waterfalls and natural hot springs near the Dead Sea
    Visit waterfalls and natural hot springs near the Dead Sea

    Hike the Wadi Attun Hot Springs Trail near the Dead Sea and jump in natural hot springs.

  • Join us on great hikes near the Dead Sea
    Join us on great hikes near the Dead Sea

    Explore high-quality trails in and around the lowest point on earth.

  • Explore new territory with the Hiking in Jordan guidebook
    Explore new territory with the Hiking in Jordan guidebook

    The Burial Mound and Oryx Trail is a fine example of the many new trails in the guidebook.

  • Visit Jordan's nature reserves managed by the RSCN
    Visit Jordan's nature reserves managed by the RSCN

    Hiking the grand canyon in the Dana Biosphere Reserve is a unique experience.

  • Discover the deserts in Jordan
    Discover the deserts in Jordan

    Hike in the vicinity of the Bait Ali Lodge in one of Jordan's most impressive deserts.

  • Discover Little Petra near Wadi Musa
    Discover Little Petra near Wadi Musa

    Little Petra (Bayda or al-Beidha) is a unique historical site with great hiking grounds.

  • Learn more about Jordan's historic sites
    Learn more about Jordan's historic sites

    Explore the Mukawir Fortress ruins (Machaerus) with stunning panoramic views of the Dead Sea.

  • The world's largest collection of hiking in Jordan videos
    The world's largest collection of hiking in Jordan videos

    Browse the large collection of hiking videos on our website.

  • See Petra off the beaten track
    See Petra off the beaten track

    Hike the Petra High Place of Sacrifice Trail to see more monuments than most tourists see.

  • Discover the deserts of Rahma in Wadi Araba
    Discover the deserts of Rahma in Wadi Araba

    Rahma north of Aqaba is a unique hiking area with stunning deserts rarely visited by tourists.

  • Hike near the Rummana campground
    Hike near the Rummana campground

    The Rummana Mountain Trail is a wonderful hike in the Dana Biosphere Reserve.

  • Explore magnificent trails in Jordan
    Explore magnificent trails in Jordan

    The Abu Barqa Dam Lookout provides stunning views over Wadi Araba and Israel.

  • Hike Jordan's tallest mountain (1,854 m, 6,083 ft.): Jebel Adami
    Hike Jordan's tallest mountain (1,854 m, 6,083 ft.): Jebel Adami

    The mountain affords a fantastic panorama over the vast desert mountain ranges of Saudi Arabia.

  • Hike near the castle in Ajloun
    Hike near the castle in Ajloun

    Walk through pleasant rolling limestone hills with terraced slopes and olive groves.

  • Discover the oasis in Wadi Ghuweir near Dana village and Feynan
    Discover the oasis in Wadi Ghuweir near Dana village and Feynan

    Walk in a canyon of tropical foliage as if you were wandering through a lost world.

  • Hike in the RSCN Mujib Biosphere Reserve
    Hike in the RSCN Mujib Biosphere Reserve

    Rappel the famous waterfall near the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea.

  • Discover hidden treasures near the Dead Sea
    Discover hidden treasures near the Dead Sea

    Explore the extraordinary Wadi Numeira with its hanging rock and long narrow passage (the Siq).

  • Explore Wadi Rum as Lawrence of Arabia
    Explore Wadi Rum as Lawrence of Arabia

    Discover the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Trail near magnificent rock formations in Wadi Rum.

Gregory Maassen

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Gregory Maassen, Ph.D., is a development professional who has implemented long-term technical assistance programs in Armenia, Afghanistan, Russia, Iraq, Macedonia, Botswana and Jordan. He was based in Aqaba, Jordan for three years where he frequently organized hiking trips to Petra, Wadi Rum and Rahma. He currently lives in South Africa and is working on a new hiking guide.

 
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