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      Wadi Degla Protectorate (“wadi” means valley in Arabic) lies in the northern part of the Eastern Desert and runs east to west for 30km to drain into the Nile Valley at Maadi, south of of Cairo, Helwan Governorate. The area, which encompasses 60 km², was declared by the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) as Natural Protectorate in 1999.

      The Wadi Degla area offers a vast network of trails for hiking, running and biking.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Park
      Wadi Degla Protected Area Visitors Center google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The Wadi Degla Protectorate entrance, outside the Maadi suburb of Cairo.
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      Region Details
      • 16
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      • 43
      • 102
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      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 13, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      209
      Trails Mountain Bike
      209
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      202
      Trails Trail Running
      204
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      143 miles
      Total Descent
      19,320 ft
      Total Vertical
      782 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,052 ft
      Reports
      203
      Photos
      67
      Ridden Counter
      4,084

      Photos of Wadi Degla Mountain Bike

      trail: Good Dog
      12 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Good Dog
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      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Good Dog
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      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
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      trail: Good Dog
      13 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Good Dog
      14 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Good Dog
      17 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:39am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Golden Plates
      92 |
      May 22, 2021 @ 10:59am
      May 22, 2021
      trail: Open Range
      85 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 8:02am
      Apr 24, 2020

      Videos of Wadi Degla Mountain Bike

      Degla paradise (Dog Face)
      trail: Dog Face
      3:52 | 154 | Jun 14, 2015
      Hosni's Hairline descent # 2
      868 | Sep 28, 2016 , Cairo
      Hosni's Hairline descent
      721 | Sep 28, 2016 , Cairo

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Timmy's Twister
      Dec 11, 2023 @ 9:27am
      Dec 11, 2023
      Wethalf of the trail is flooded under water...Beshoy
      Desert Viper
      Jul 14, 2023 @ 5:29am
      Jul 14, 2023
      Unknown In a perfect condition. Fun floor...isPeter Trail Crew
      Good Dog
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:28am
      Jul 2, 2023
      Drytrail has a lot of ruts from rains, tried...himazmizo
      Mo's Crack
      Dec 27, 2022 @ 4:43am
      Dec 27, 2022
      DryIn great shape but take care where you...himazmizo
      The Crossover Express
      Jul 23, 2022 @ 7:48am
      Jul 23, 2022
      Unknown isPeter Trail Crew
      The Falls
      Jul 23, 2022 @ 7:48am
      Jul 23, 2022
      Unknown isPeter Trail Crew
      The Roller Coaster
      Feb 12, 2022 @ 3:57am
      Feb 12, 2022
      Very DryKviZ8R
      Snake's Back | ضهر الحية
      Dec 18, 2021 @ 7:23am
      Dec 18, 2021
      Dry Last half of the trail is destroyed,...isPeter Trail Crew
      North Ridge to campsite
      Jul 30, 2021 @ 10:46pm
      Jul 30, 2021
      Unknown isPeter Trail Crew
      Eastern connector 1
      Jul 30, 2021 @ 10:46pm
      Jul 30, 2021
      Unknown isPeter Trail Crew

      Activity Feed

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      Djoser0hTQ5cwishlisttrailactivity #50988748
      Apr 9, 2024 @ 5:07pm
      Apr 9, 2024
      Ahmed-Hablassriddenrouteactivity #50339441
      Mar 23, 2024 @ 1:32am
      Mar 23, 2024
      psychoolwishlisttrailactivity #49956541
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:32pm
      Mar 12, 2024
      gonzalez64wishlisttrailactivity #45028135
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 12:14am
      Oct 9, 2023
      reda-magedwishlistrouteactivity #44200727
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 2:43am
      Sep 17, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      HamidQQbJjPreportAvenue of Rams | طريق الكباشGood afternoon
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 2:37am
      Feb 25, 2023
      HamidQQbJjPreportAvenue of Rams | طريق الكباشHello
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 12:18am
      Feb 25, 2023
      degladudereportSnake's Back | ضهر الحيةThanks Peter.
      Dec 19, 2021 @ 6:30pm
      Dec 19, 2021
      isPeterreportDog FaceIn a good shape. Although marked blue, it's...
      May 28, 2021 @ 12:38pm
      May 28, 2021
      isPeterreportSnake's Back | ضهر الحيةI still ride it frequently, so I think I might...
      May 21, 2021 @ 11:54am
      May 21, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike209143 miles19,321 ft66 miles781 ft
      #1,800#16620366,092
      E-Bike22 miles43 ft1,539 ft174 ft
      #4,215#1125
      Horse22 miles43 ft1,539 ft174 ft
      #914#145
      Hike202140 miles18,858 ft65 miles781 ft
      #1,385#1193156
      Trail Running204140 miles19,075 ft65 miles781 ft
      #1,388#11931146
      Dirtbike/Moto22 miles43 ft1,539 ft174 ft
      #248#1143
      ATV/ORV/OHV22 miles43 ft1,539 ft174 ft
      #130#143
      • By degladude MTB Egypt Trail Crew Wadi Ibex & contributors
      • Admins: MTB Egypt
      • #16168 - 11,821 views

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