Best trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park
Want to find the best trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 68 to 790 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Ramon Crater Colors National Park.
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(8)
•Moderate
•4.1 mi
•Est. 1h 36m
In the years after it was established, the State of Israel identified the Ramon Crater (צבעי רמון לחאן בארות) as a good location to set up quarries. Flint-like clay - the raw material for producing bricks and fire-resistant products - was mined for many years in the space between the Reved Hills and Be’erot. The quarries left huge holes, 20 m deep and more, reaching ground water level in some places. Tall piles of dirt were heaped up next to them, since in order to reach the mineral layer,...
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(8)
•Moderate
•6.1 mi
•Est. 2h 34m
The Quarry Rehabilitation Fund and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has restored the abandoned mining and quarrying region at the heart of the Ramon Crater (צבעי רמון ואנדרטת המחצבה). This trails runs through the Ramon Colours Park - an open-air geological museum which displays a wealth of colourful rocks and fascinating natural geological phenomena.
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(5)
•Easy
•0.4 mi
•Est. 11m
This trail runs through the colorful sands reserve (המנסרה מעגלי). Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority rehabilitated two quarries near highway 40, and added two new sites to the veteran HaMinsara (“the Prism”) attraction: the "Stone, Wind, Water" site with its multicolored rocks, and "the Eagles’ Lookout”. Each site can be accessed by car, or via the walking paths connecting them.
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(6)
•Easy
•1.0 mi
•Est. 22m
This trail runs along the colorful sands reserve (שביל חולות צבעוניים). Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority rehabilitated two quarries near highway 40, and added two new sites to the veteran HaMinsara (“the Prism”) attraction: the "Stone, Wind, Water" site with its multicolored rocks, and "the Eagles’ Lookout”. Each site can be accessed by car, or via the walking paths connecting them.
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(3)
•Easy
•1.5 mi
•Est. 36m
This trail runs through the colorful sands reserve (המנסרה ותצפית נשרים). Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority rehabilitated two quarries near highway 40, and added two new sites to the veteran HaMinsara (“the Prism”) attraction: the "Stone, Wind, Water" site with its multicolored rocks, and "the Eagles’ Lookout”. Each site can be accessed by car, or via the walking paths connecting them.
6
(3)
•Easy
•5.9 mi
•Est. 2h 21m
This is the Ramon Colors Singletrack (סינגל צבעי הרמון), which runs through the Ramon Crater area. The Singletrack does not return to the start point, however, it can easily be hiked back through a variety of routes. The trail runs entirely within the Ramon Colors National Park offering a great insight into the desert.
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(3)
•Moderate
•4.9 mi
•Est. 1h 55m
Ramon Colours geological park (גן לאומי צבעי מכתש רמון) is a breathtaking national park established within the Ramon crater, not too far from the ascent to Mizpe Ramon. Many quarries used to operate here in the past and it took many years to rehabilitate the area and turn it from an ugly ecological bruise back to an astonishing natural wonder. The park is practically an open museum, unveiling secrets from the heart of the earth, dotted with colorful, strange-shaped, intriguing stones.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Ramon Crater Colors National Park is Ramon Colors and Quarry Memorial, which has a 4.7 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 6.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 790 ft.
What is the longest trail in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Ramon Crater Colors National Park is Ramon Colors and Quarry Memorial. This trail is estimated to be 6.1 mi long.
How many trails are in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
There are 7 trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 38 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Ramon Crater Colors National Park has you covered. Ramon Colors and Quarry Memorial boasts the most elevation gain with 790 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ramon Crater Colors Geological Park, which will get you 583 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 camping trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park and the most popular is Ramon Colors to Khan Beerot with an average 4.5 star rating from 8 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park and the most popular is Ramon Colors to Khan Beerot with an average 4.5 star rating from 8 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Ramon Crater Colors National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Ramon Crater Colors National Park and the most popular is Ramon Colors and Quarry Memorial with an average 4.7 star rating from 9 community reviews.