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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave (3-day): exceeded expectations

Mar 18-20, 20263 people1 min read
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Matthew Ashdown

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Mobility considerations on the wave. We went wire pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:25 am. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often. Overall 5/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5. The trail rewards the patient.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.

Water

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Count your miles.
  • Study the route at home.
  • Trust the cairns.
  • Phone battery backup.
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