Naftaly Ridge XC loop
Kiryat Shmona, Tzfat, North District, Israel
23.5km|512m ◢ ◣ 490m|23.05.2016
Description
A great trail with nice view to the Hula valley, nearby Birya trail and above the Northern city of Kiryat Shmona. The trail is mostly non technical but does have some very fast and flowy section. Most of the trail is singletrack, and there's a bit of climbing to do so its more suitable for fit riders - although with time and patience almost anyone can ride it.
Trail video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1i44xnnp48
Access
Going up from Kiryat Shmona, pass the entrance to Kfar Giladi and very soon see an entrance to a scenic road on your left. Trail starts there!
Close to the top of the trail
Photo: Tal Rozow
The trail crosses the Manara lift - if you're into proper downhill this is the best spot in the country.
Photo: Tal Rozow
Dusty in the summer - green and grippy in winter.
Photo: Tal Rozow