As part of the Lebanon Mountain Trail, the Baskinta Literary Trail offers a 24 kilometer’ hike along 22 landmarks related to poets and novelists. It has several designated entry points, such as in Baskinta, Boqaatat Kenaan, Wadi el Karim, Kfar Aqab and Ain el Qabou.
A map of the trail can be found on www.lebanontrail.org under 'Baskinta Literary Trail'.
To hike a part of this trail from Baskinta, drive down to the valley from the main road in Baskinta until you arrive at the Abdallah Ghanem House or Cultural Center from where you can start your hike either in east or in west direction.
Another option for exploring Baskinta and its surroundings is to see whether you can join a trip organized by one of the local travel organizations, such as Footprints Nature Club, Walkleb or Great Escape. For contact details and more information, click here.