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Lower Nahal – Amud Stream
14/12/2022-9:00 am
₪60.00 – ₪80.00
Lower Nahal – Amud Stream
Wednesday 14 December
Nahal Amud is one of the largest streams that descends to the Sea of Galilee from the top of the highest mountain in Israel on the west side of the Jordan River. We will hike the lower part of the stream going with the flow until we will reach the Sea of Galilee. On this well-known hike there is evidence of ancient man’s dwelling caves, we will see river vegetation, animal tracks and remains of the original national water carrier processing unit.
Hike duration: 6 hours
Hike distance: 10 km
Elevation: Steady downhill, not steep
Terrain: Rocky, stream vegetation
Meet: 9.00am Nahal Amud car park
Finish: Approximately 3.00pm
Guide: Ben Zaltzman
Ben is an official Israel tour and hiking guide. Growing up in the Carmel Mountain region, he fell in love with nature at a young age. Since then, he has discovered secret hiking trails and magical corners around the country. Now, he guides others through his experiences.
Ben is an expert at long distance hikes. He hiked for six months along the Pacific Crest Trail and has led many multi-day hiking trips around Israel, including Birthright tours, the Golan Trail and the Israel Trail. He has studied tour guiding, bird watching, educational tours, storytelling, survival skills, group dynamics and natural healing
Definitions:
Walks: Easy terrain, shorter distance.
Hikes: Harder uneven terrain, more challenging, longer distance.
Please only sign up to activity that is suitable to your personal level of fitness and ability.
All participants in Netanya AACI walks and hikes must be in good health and able to walk or hike according to the description.
Netanya AACI reserves the right to ask anyone who is not suitably equipped or prepared that they not participate in the hike or walk.
Equipment: Good walking boots or shoes, walking poles if appropriate. Comfortable day backpack to carry food and snacks, water, hat and sunscreen.
Minimum number of participants required. Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
All participants must complete a health declaration form.
Hikes & walks are self-drive to meeting point: please ask at Box Office for carpooling options.
Members: NIS 60 Non-Members: NIS 80
Prices include NIS 20 fee for cancellations prior to two working days before hike or walk.
Late cancellations may incur additional charges.
