This is my first time going to Sa'als Steps, and it's relatively unknown despite the mountain being so close to Muscat. I've been on many hikes throughout the Sultanate of Oman, and this was one of the more challenging ones, despite it being so short. The steps are incredibly high, steep and wide making it very tiring on your legs as you ascend the mountain. The mountain itself is used as a function radar tower, which you will see as you finish the Sa'al steps, and it can be seen from the highway. Sa'al steps stand out like a sore thumb due to it being a very rigid and steep peak in a shallow and flat surrounding area.
Oman is home to many hikes but this one was amongst one of my favourites due to its difficulty - and of course the views it provides.
Climbing Sa'als steps isn't for the faint-hearted, its hard-work climbing up (and getting back down) and I completed this in WINTER, so I wouldn't recommend doing it any time other than the winter season.
But, if you're in Oman and you're feeling adventurous and want unparalleled views of the Hajar Mountains, I highly recommend it.
If you're going on the hike, the Sa'al Steps begins after you go through a dirt road. The steps themselves will be visible from the dirt road so keep an eye out for it, and once you see the sign I put in my video, you'll know you're in the right places :)
I hope you enjoy, and remember to take lots of water and a camera for your trek up the sa'al mountain!
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