Mount Ardon
הר ארדון
A solitary peak rising in the eastern part of Ramon Crater. From the summit, you get a 360-degree view of the colored rock layers in the crater, making it the most classic hike in the area.
Mount Ardon is a mountain in eastern Ramon Crater, made of multiple layers of sedimentary rock whose colors shift clearly from red to yellow to gray. The classic route starts near the Saharonim camp. The climb to the summit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. You can then loop back along the Ardon Wadi, for a total trip of about 4 to 5 hours at a moderate difficulty level. From the summit, you can see the crater floor and the distant crater walls. The route has no shade, so start early and carry at least 3 liters of water per person. Do not enter the wadi after rain during flood season. Admission is free. It is recommended to drive to the trailhead.
Opening hours
Year-round
Nearby sights
- Ein Saharonim & Khan Saharonim
- Ammonite Wall
- HaMinsara (The Carpentry)
- Makhtesh Ramon
- Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center
- Spice Route Quarter
- Mount Gamal (Camel Lookout)
- Alpaca Farm Mitzpe Ramon