My favorite trail this season!
The 'Jilaboon' is apart of a nature reserve located in the North of Israel. We took the shorter route which was about 3km and found ourselves under waterfalls, inside the remains of a Syrian army base and through a natural cold water spring. The trail's difficulty is considered to be medium, (perhaps more difficult with young kids!) but a well marked path and shade most of the way, make it very popular for all ages. The Jilaboon trial is well used by tour groups and youth camps all year round. Our trip began well along a smooth dirt path, until then we hit a mixture of mud and manure from cows that seemly enjoyed the trail only hours earlier! My eldest son hates to be dirty - such a boy exists - so it was hilarious! Thankfully, we reached the water spring, he washed his feet to satisfaction and it ended well! I would highly recommend this trip from the age 6 and up, youth and adults especially. If you are adventureous it can be absolutely wonderul with young kids but know that the trial includes walking through a slippery stream and an upward trail for about 10 meters. My husband carried our 1 and 1/2 year old most of the way and our 3 year old made it just holding my hand. A child's back-carrier would be a good solution as well. The offical website, Teva | Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel' has one page in English with a contact available at the top. For more information and directions please click here and contact the park directly. As well, you can leave a comment for me with any questions and I will reply.
For more information in Hebrew click here
The photos from our little trip ...
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