<p>The nature reserves of the RSCN provide trails for hiking enthusiasts, to suit all levels of fitness and the huge diversity of landscapes of mountains, deserts, forests, and fields. Visitors can walk for a day or a few hours, and plan to spend several days walking through the scenic landscapes of Jordan's nature reserves.</p><p><b>Burqu Castle Trail&nbsp;</b></p><p>(Year-round), Guided only</p><p>Grade: Easy&nbsp;</p><p>Distance: 2.4 km</p><p>Time: 1 - 1.5 hours</p><p>Trail Description: This circular trail starts from Burqu Lodge heading to Burqu Dam for a chance to enjoy a breathtaking view of the dam water in the middle of the desert.</p><p>After that, the path will lead you to the Umayyad Burqu castle, which was built by the Umayyad caliph Al-Walid bin Abdul Malik, located on the Eastern side of the basalt free zone on the edge of Al-Hammad, while the Burqu dam is located to the north of it at a distance of 2 km. It is built with stones adjacent to it, probably dating from the time the palace was built.</p><p>Finally, the trail heads back to Burqu Ecolodge to enjoy the rest of your day filling them with amazing experiences!</p>
Sunset Trail (Burqa Dam Trail)
(Year-round), Guided only
Grade: Easy 
Distance: 2 km
Time: 2 hours
Trail Description: The Sunset trail starts from the Burqu Ecolodge, half an hour before sunset heading to the great Burqu Dam, which is now considered as an important source of water for Bedouins and sheep herding. 
Watch the magic of the sun as it disappears on the horizon, leaving behind a spectrum of magical colors that reflects on the waters of Ghadeer Burqa.
After drinking your hot tea prepared by one of our guides, we will return to Burqu ecolodge to enjoy the stars in the dark night.