Red Canyon
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A narrow red sandstone canyon in the Eilat Mountains. The short loop is spectacular, and you climb and squeeze through using metal ladders.
Red Canyon lies about 20 km north of Eilat, within the Eilat Mountains Nature Reserve. Red, white and purple sandstone has been cut by flowing water into a canyon only one or two metres wide. Some sections require climbing with metal ladders and handrails. The classic loop is about 2 km long and takes 1.5 to 2 hours, suitable for visitors with basic fitness. The car park is at the end of the fork reached by turning off Route 90 onto Route 12. Entry is free. Bring plenty of water and wear non-slip shoes. Entry is prohibited when it rains or when there is a flood warning.
Opening hours
From sunrise until before sunset
Nearby sights
- Amram's Pillars
- Shehoret Canyon
- Ein Netafim
- Eilat Mountains Nature Reserve & Mount Yoash
- Eilat Botanical Garden
- Eilat Birding Park
- North Beach & Promenade
- Ice Mall