Madinah National Park

-Outside of the City limits, on Tabuk road-

Trail Overview


Location	North-west of Madinah. Outside of the city.
Terrain	Flat area bordered by mountains
Surface Type	Dirt and gravel
Difficulty Level	Easy / Moderate
Trail Length	Varies (2-4 km) Depends on the route you choose
Elevation Gain	The trails are flat. You can climb on the sides of the mountains
Estimated Time	1.5-2 hours to walk to one side of the park and back
Development Status	Completed
Accessibility	This park is outside of the city, so it may be hard to access with local taxi services. There is amply parking inside of the park
Seasonal Notes

Trail Description

This place is known as Madinah National Park, located along the historical road leading from Madinah to Tabuk. It is a popular spot for families to enjoy the outdoors and bbq. Hikers can use the various dirt roads to walk through the park. They can also climb off trail on the sides of the mountains that form the Northern boundary of the park.

Natural Features

The government established this area as a public nature park about 10 yeasr ago. Since then, 10,000 or trees and native species have been planted inside the park.

In Madinah National Park, you can find:

Arta shrubs
Talh/Acacia trees
Thyme and desert herbs
Birds such as bulbuls, doves, sunbirds
Desert reptiles and small mammals

Historical & Cultural Significance

The road from Madinah toward Tabuk carries a historical importance:

In the 9th year after Hijrah, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led the famous Expedition to Tabuk.
He and about 30,000 companions travelled northward from Madinah, in this direction.
Although a battle did not take place, this expedition became known as the “Difficult Expedition” because of the long distance, harsh sun, and limited supplies.

This path between Madinah and Al-Sham (the Levant), used as a trade route and a road for pilgrims coming from the North.