The Wave notes: better than expected
Feb 14-16, 20266 people1 min read
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Trevor Douglas
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Quality over speed on The Wave.
We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 5:35 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Would do again in a heartbeat.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Break in boots at home.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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