Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

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Morocco’s Mt Toubkal, the tallest mountain in North Africa
RAS DASHEN, ETHIOPIA
The Simien Mountains National Park, a dramatic spread of 13,000ft+ (4000m)
peaks dimpling northern Ethiopia, has been designated a World Heritage Site.
And it is quite a sight: the basalt layers here have been eroded into striking
escarpments, broad valleys, plunging precipices and spiky pinnacles, most notably
15,0157ft (4620m) Ras Dashen, the country’s highest point. The range is also home
to rare and endemic gelada baboons, walia ibex, Simien foxes and Egyptian
vultures, as well as ancient shepherd paths that provide plenty of exploring options.
A classic route is to start in Sankaber (near the market town of Debark) to trek via
the Geech Abyss and wildlife-abundant Chenek. The climb up Ras Dashen itself
leads through giant lobelia forests and goat pasture, with an easy scramble to the
summit for views over the Unesco-listed landscapes and to Eritrea beyond.
Start/End // Sankaber
Distance // Various