Wadi Hasa (Upper)

verified ACA 3C High flood risk Karak, JO

A natural water park between Karak and Tafilah: short rappels, slides, jumps, and pool swims in a warm limestone gorge that drops toward the Dead Sea via Wadi Afra's hot springs.

Trailhead sits between Karak and Tafilah. Optional 4 km shuttle for the upper section. The full lower Hasa is a serious 9 mi committing descent reserved for experienced parties; do not confuse the two. Wadi Afra hot springs sit downstream on the confluence side.

Logistics

Manager	Open desert, no formal reserve
Permit	No permit required
Distance	1.2 mi (upper section); the full Hasa descent to the Dead Sea is much longer
Elevation	~328 ft loss on the upper section
Time	4 to 5 hr (10 min approach, 2.5 to 3 hr descent, 35 min to 2.5 hr exit)
Technical	Limestone water park style canyon. ACA 3C II (v2a3 II per ropewiki). Short rappels (longest about 5 m / 16 ft), swimming, natural water slides, and downclimbs. The lower Hasa (9.3 mi, 9 hr) is a separate full-day commit; the upper is the typical day-trip section.
Season	Spring and fall; wetsuit recommended in winter
Flood risk	High. Hasa drains the highlands between Karak and Tafilah; storms upstream raise the water fast. Cancel on rain in the upper catchment.
Vehicle access	Dirt road approach, HC helpful
Crowd	Solitude likely
Coordinates	30.9857, 35.6614

Sources

lower: https://ropewiki.com/Hasa_(Lower)
ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Hasa_(Upper)