Jordan Trail Hiking Guide 2025: One Long Walk Across a Wild and Welcoming Land-Discovering Lost Trai

Are you dreaming of walking across an entire country, but not sure where to begin?
Worried about the logistics, the cultural nuances, the safety, or what gear you'll need?
Wondering if you're truly prepared-mentally, physically, and spiritually-for one of the most beautiful yet misunderstood trails on Earth?

I've been there. I asked those same questions. And that's exactly why I wrote this book.

I'm Mary D. Smith-a lifelong hiker and travel writer who set out to explore the Jordan Trail, a 675-kilometer journey that winds through olive groves, canyon valleys, Bedouin camps, biblical ruins, and silent deserts, all the way to the Red Sea. What began as an adventure turned into a transformation. I didn't just hike Jordan-I experienced it.

This guide was born out of that walk.

Inside, you'll find everything I wish I had before lacing up my boots:

• How to plan each section with clarity and confidence

• Honest advice on budgeting, safety, and cultural respect

• Detailed breakdowns of each leg, from Umm Qais to Aqaba

• Trail-tested gear tips, weather planning, Arabic phrases, food guidance, and more

• Real stories and insights from the trail, told by someone who walked every mile

This book isn't built from recycled web articles or secondhand accounts. It's crafted from real experience, deep research, and genuine love for this trail-and written with you, the reader, in mind.

Even if this is your first long-distance trek... even if you're afraid of getting lost, overwhelmed, or unprepared... this book is your trail partner, safety net, and silent guide.

By the end of it, you won't just feel ready-you'll feel called to go.

So pack your courage, turn the page, and let's walk Jordan together.