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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

pushed our limits on The Wave

Apr 14-14, 20261 person1 min read
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Amira Stone

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
The Wave assessment with conditions analysis. Timeline: - 6:25 AM: Started moving - +1h: Found our pace - +6h: Turnaround/destination - Conditions: Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Ratings: 5 overall, 4 difficulty, 5 scenery. Take what is useful.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

Trail

Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.

Water

No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Test new gear before the trip.
  • Start earlier than you think.
  • Slow down on muddy sections.
  • Gaiters for scree.
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