Stage 3 of the Jordan Trail: Dana to Petra covers 22.2 km from Ras Al-Feid to Little Petra, with 965 m of ascent and 678 m of descent. The highest point is 1,211 m. Allow about 8 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
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Bedouin tent camp of the Ammarin tribe in a sandstone valley near Little Petra, about 0.7 km from the end of the stage, Listed by the Jordan Trail Association; book ahead by phone or on Booking.com.
Bedouin tent camp about 0.6 km from the end of the stage near Little Petra, listed on OpenStreetMap and booking sites. Not confirmed by the operator; check before you go.
Camp with dome tents and cabins, each with its own bathroom and air-conditioning, about 1 km from Little Petra and 12 minutes by car from the Petra Visitor Centre. Buffet breakfast and dinner; jeep transfers for the Back Trail on request.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or booking sites but could not be checked on an official page. Wadi Malaga and Ras Al-Feid have no buildings: book a Bedouin camp provider from the Jordan Trail Association list a few days ahead, or carry a tent, food and all your water.
Emergency: call 911. Tourist Police: 117777. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.