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Amazing views of Harod Valley and Gilboa Mountains

Accessible Trip to the Valleys Issachar Heights Scenic Trail, Between the Bridges Park, Harod Stream, Basalt Canyon. A trip for people with physical or sensual disabilities The trip requires assistance Trip duration: 6-8 hours Recommended Season: all year expect rainy days.

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Amazing views of Harod Valley and Gilboa Mountains

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  1. Accessible Trip to the ValleysIssachar Heights Scenic Trail, Between the Bridges Park, Harod Stream, Basalt Canyon

  2. A trip for people with physical or sensual disabilitiesThe trip requires assistanceTrip duration: 6-8 hoursRecommended Season: all year expect rainy days

  3. Arrival Instructions:On “Sargel” road 65 turn to “Ta’anachim” road 675 and drive on until Harod Valley. Turm right to Bet Shean on road 71. Take the 4th left on Issachar junction to road 716. Drive in the direction of Ramat Zvi and Moledet. The trail starts just before Ramat Zvi, on the right of the road.

  4. Amazing views of Harod Valley and Gilboa Mountains

  5. The trail is in good condition and can be driven by private cars. Length is 32 km (20 miles)

  6. Yossi and David ‘s Observation Point above Kibbutz Beit Hashita which was foubded in 1928 as the first settlement of the “Mahanot Haolim” movement. Accessibility: steep slope with gravel.

  7. View north to Issachar stream. Watch deer if you get lucky

  8. Picnic area besides the observation point. Accessibility: flat road with gravel. Tables are not adapted.

  9. Harod Stream – Bridges TrailA trip along the stream in a shaded forest area and through archeological items

  10. Arrival: drive on road 71 east towards Beit Shean. The road turn right into Beit Shean. See a parking lot with palm trees immediately on the left. Park, take water and go have fun.

  11. Accessibility: Parking–yes, curb ramp–yes, disabled toilets-none here but can be found in gas staions and in the mall in the entrance to Beit Shean, trails-steep slope assistance is mandatory. Benches - none, you can sit to rest on rocks. The trails are adapted to visually impaired people. Remember that you go down then you need to climb back up.

  12. Basalt Canyon

  13. Arrival: via access road to Ganei Huga near junction of roads 90 and 71.

  14. Deep and narrow canyon on the eastern part of Nahal Harod An impressive metal bridge has been built above the stream allowing visitors to watch the steep banks of the stream from an altitude of dozens of meters. The view from the bridge includes the Gilad mountains, Issachar Heights, Belvoir Fortress and the fish farming ponds of Kibbutz Neve Eitan Shaded picnic areas are available on both sides of the bridge Amazing spot for a short visit or picnic

  15. Accessibility: general parking but no disabled parking is available. Convenient asphalt paths(some parts slightly steep), picnic areas with access to tables (table slightly too low), the bridge is made from metal netting – problematic for wheelchairs and crutches.

  16. Southern Jordan Authority http://www.yardend.org.il Access Israel Website www.aisrael.org Enjoy Your Trip !! Additional Information

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