Raydah Escarpment Reserve
محمية جرف ريدة
A juniper woodland reserve on the steep western slopes of Asir, a hotspot for observing birds endemic to the Arabian Peninsula.
Raydah Escarpment Reserve lies on the western slope of the Sarawat Mountains, west of Abha. Its elevation rises from about 1,400 metres to nearly 3,000 metres, and it preserves rare, primeval juniper forest of the Arabian Peninsula. It is home to birds found only in this region, such as the Arabian woodpecker and the Arabian warbler, and it is an internationally important bird area. The reserve has viewpoints and trails, but access to deeper areas requires a permit or a guide. Ordinary visitors can view the landscape from the park on the cliff top.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Asir National Park (Al Sahab Park)
- Al Soudah (Jabal Sawda)
- Abha Dam Lake
- Abha Cable Car
- Art Street, Abha
- Al-Muftaha Art Village
- Shada Palace
- Green Mountain (Al Jabal Al Akhdar)