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21.99 kmDownload the GPX ↓ROUTE 009 / MTB / rocky singletrack
Advanced+Sugar Trail
Ma'ale Adumim to the Dead Sea, mostly downhill.
Rocky desert singletrack, one way, mostly downhill - from Ma'ale Adumim all the way toward the Dead Sea.
22km recorded
272m ascent
2-3hours
Ridden 16 January 2026
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Exported from the BeardedBikerIL Strava route. Starts and finishes at the public start point.
THE RIDE
Ma'ale Adumim to the Dead Sea, mostly downhill.
Mountain bike, preferably one with beefy suspension and tough tires. Road descent out of town, then the long Sugar Trail toward the Dead Sea. The main Sugar Trail is 4 km at about 4% downhill. Rocky and technical.
One way. The route finishes at the Sonol gas station at Almog Junction on Route 90. A truck at the bottom takes you and your bike back up for 50 shekels. Mohammed: +972 52-572-8300.
PLAN THE DAY
Start, refills & timing
Ma'ale Adumim parking lot
Start at the parking lot at the top in Ma'ale Adumim. The route finishes at the Sonol gas station at Almog Junction on Route 90.
Open start pin ↗Open finish pin (Sonol, Almog Junction) ↗Water & food
At the start in Ma'ale Adumim and at the end, at the Sonol at Almog Junction. None in between.
When to ride
Best in winter, early in the morning. In spring and autumn, go very early in the morning. Summer is very hot. Allow 2 to 3 hours.
View the route on Strava ↗THE SIX-SLIDE GUIDE
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