Aquafina Trail – Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve

About this activity

Discover the wonders of Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve while hiking the Aquafina Trail, where nature and livelihoods harmoniously unite.

A 3.85KM journey that begins at the Barouk entrance of the biosphere and ends at the state-of-the-art Aquafina Factory.

Enjoy the walk through the oldest documented cedar forest in history, home to 300 species of animals and more than1,000 kinds of plants.

Let’s hike with a purpose and stand as protectors of this magnificent land.

Notes

The Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is home to Aquafina, where the pure water is sourced and bottled, free of pollutants and added substances. The Aquafina factory was built according to international standards to avoid any negative impact on the reserve. The facility operates on a net water positive initiative by extracting water that has melted from snow, and water brought by rainfall to replenish the ponds in the Reserve.

Length of the trail

3.85 km

Difficulty

Moderate (suitable for teenagers and above)

Elevation

1,292 M

Requirements

Make sure to bring a hat and water with you

Fees

250,000 LBP for Lebanese people
5$ for foreigners
A guide is also available for an extra charge