Wadi Karak
Wadi Karak offers spectacular waterfalls, a colorful sandstone gorge and
impressive hanging gardens. The upper waterfall consists of three steps
dropping 40 m down walls of beige sandstone. The lower waterfall gushes
above two great red boulders. Several side streams flow into Wadi Karak,
one of these entering as a tall dripping waterfall crowned with palm
trees and stalactites. The wadi is easily accessible from the main road
connecting Karak with the Dead Sea.
Beginning your walk at the spring, progress levelly along the road to
reach a steep descent. After a series of switchbacks the road levels
once again and crosses a small stream. Just before this crossing turn
left down a half-tarred road. Immediately afterwards a track branches to
the right leading a towards
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