Embark on a musical and nature-filled hike and mountaintop service to celebrate the sun setting over the year 5786. The hike is less than 2 miles and includes a 30 minute uphill walk over dirt and rock. 

Check out Ma’alot’s High Holidays page to register for this hike learn more about all our High Holidays services and programs!

Location: Arabia Mountain

Schedule

4:00 DIY Picnic

5:00 Arrive and Gather

5:10 Begin Contemplative Hike*

6:10 Mountaintop Service

7:20 Sunset and Closing

*We are aware that this is typical dinner time for lots of families! Parents – please make sure your kids eat before the hike and we recommend bringing nourishment with you for kids on the hike if you are not planning on joining for the DIY Picnic.

Accessibility Notes

• This is a short hike (under 2 miles) with a mild elevation gain that is taken at a slow pace.

• The hardest part is the final ascent to the mountain peak. 

• We will take two group pauses during our ascent. 

• We will be mostly standing until we get to the top of the mountain.

• We will be traversing gravel, dirt, and rock. This hike is not suitable for mobility aids like strollers, wheelchairs, or walkers.