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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Back from The Wave: water was the key

Mar 26-27, 20266 people1 min read
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Amina Farah

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Cost breakdown for The Wave. We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 4:45 AM clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Ratings: 4 overall, 5 difficulty, 4 scenery. Still thinking about this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

Trail

Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.

Water

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Move over for faster hikers.
  • Check weather the morning of.
  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Share beta when asked.
  • Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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