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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave report: crowds picked up fast

Mar 7-9, 20263 people1 min read
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Milica Petrovic

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5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Light conditions on The Wave: We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Light was best in the first two hours. Still thinking about this one...

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

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

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.
  • Break in boots at home.
  • Study the route at home.
  • Know the bail-out options.
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