The Edge of the World is the penultimate adventure destination in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia. Traveling for adventure in Riyadh should never end the tour without experiencing the thrills and fantastic sights of the mountain range escarpment. The Edge of the World adventure should not end without stepping on top of any of the 4 major cliff towers for the full view of the waving look of the vast valley below the steeple edges.
Quick Facts
Location: Huraymila, Riyadh
Distance from the City Center of Riyadh; 108 Km
Travel Time: 2h 40min
Take Off Points:
Al Sadus
Huraymila
Rough Road Distance to Travel
From Al Sadus – 29 Km
From Huraymila – 16 Km
Via Al Sadus is the main take-off point. The rough road to traverse is way longer than from Huraymila, however, the road condition here is far better than from Huraymila.
Via Huraymila the rough road distance is just way half of the Sadus way, however, it has a difficult part that low clearance cars cannot pass through.
Car Requirement
1. 4x4 car is much recommended but not necessarily
2. High Clearance
What to Expect
1. Expect a long grueling rough road drive to and from the Edge of the World
2. Strong wind velocity at the Edge of the World location.
3. No Mobile phone and Internet signal at the location
4. Open desert land travel from the take-off points
5. No gas station near the location
Things you Can Do
1. Sightseeing
2. Cliff Edge walking
3. Overnight camping
4. Picnic
Things You should bring
1. Car gasoline should be enough for the going and return ways.
2. Adequate foodstuffs
3. Drinking waters.
4. Flashlights for overnight camping
5. Lantern Lights
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For other information about the real score of making the trip to the Edge of The World, watch this video below:
Location/Direction:
Hi Don, I heard there are two major ‘edges’ which tourists can visit. The most iconic Edge 1 is via Acacia Valley or Sadus Dam but only open to the public on weekends. Edge 2 is slightly south of Edge 1 and open on weekdays. Wanted to check with you if that is true. Thank you!