Nachal Og

When people think of the desert they may picture a land devoid of any life, and caravans traveling to exotic and distant lands. They may even think of the stories from Arabian Nights. However, the desert is a magical place filled with astonishing beauty and a tangible silence. Nachal Og is a hike that brings you through a dry gorge that was formed by the Og stream. It drains from the Judean Mountains and into the Dead Sea during the winter period. In many areas it is incredibly wide and flat, and in others it becomes narrow. There are several spots where we can rappel down the dry waterfall beds. These dry beds were created by rare flash floods that swept through the landscape. While we explore, we may encounter mountain goats and desert birds. The rappelling is optional, and if you prefer to go down the ladders, go right ahead! Nachal Og is perfect all year round, and is a perfect hike for beginners and families who want to improve their hiking and rappelling skills.Estimated time: 3- 5 hours.