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Camping & Hiking weekend @ Hadath el Jebbeh with LOA

Escape to Nature: Camping & Hiking Weekend in Hadath el Jebbeh 🌲🏕️

Join Lebanese Outdoor Adventurers (LOA) for a relaxing camping weekend in the breathtaking Hadath el Jebbeh! Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the beauty of Lebanon’s mountains, valleys, and cedar forests.

📍 Location: Hadath el Jebbeh, 1500m altitude, overlooking the Qadisha Valley
📅 Date: Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 2025
🕑 Meeting Point: Saturday, 2:30 pm, Jal-el-Dib (behind DHL, parking lot – personal cars)

What’s Waiting for You

Arch Cedars Camping:
A peaceful, scenic campsite surrounded by valleys, forests, and high mountains. Enjoy restrooms and a local coffee shop for a comfortable stay.
Cedar Forest Exploration:
Hike among 300,000 ancient cedars, discover rare herbs, wildflowers, and spot local birdlife and mushrooms.
Sunset Hike & Bonfire:
Set up your tent, then join us for a guided sunset hike. Cap off the night with a bonfire- bring your musical instrument for a magical evening under the stars!
Sunday Morning Hike:
Start your day with a peaceful guided hike through the cedar forest, following old footpaths to the Patriarch’s room and the “Jered,” then loop back to the start.

Hike Details

Level: Easy/Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 10 km
Total Ascent/Descent: 350m

What to Bring

Hiking shoes & sticks
Lightweight windproof jacket
Backpack
Headlight
Sleeping bag & personal pillow
Healthy snacks
2L water per hike
ID & insurance card
Positive vibes and your best smile!

Contribution

$40/person: Includes tent (2-person), guides, sunset hike, and Sunday hike (excludes transport & insurance)
Bring your tent? Deduct $5 from your contribution