Lebanon Mountain Trail: Section 1

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

It is recommended that you get additional information from the Lebanese Mountain Trail Association and their personnelas they are managing agency for this trail.

This trail starts at the roundabout in the middle Qoubayat. From there it travels through the town and out following streams. After that, the trail goes through some back hills to a beautiful monastery and a starts a 10 km climb up to the town of Akar al Atika. From Akar, you are halfway there, but the harder half is over. From here, the trail begins to look more mountainous, and the trail becomes very enjoyable.