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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave (2-day) - wind kept things comfortable

Feb 11-12, 20266 people1 min read
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Daria Melnyk

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The Wave. 2-day. Start: 6:00 AM. 6 people. Route: Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation. Weather: Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Trail: Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Water: No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry. Crowds: light Gear: Offline map downloaded, Light traction, Work gloves, Trekking poles TLDR: Carry a small trash bag. You will find micro-trash.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

Trail

Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.

Water

No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Take photos of the permit and save them offline.
  • Carry a small trash bag. You will find micro-trash.
  • Start earlier than you think if you want space on the first mile.
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