The Wave (day): better than expected
Feb 23-23, 20264 people1 min read
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Stephanie Benson
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Went minimal on The Wave here is what made the cut.
We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 5:35 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Gear that worked: Approach shoes, InReach.
Offline maps and spare battery removed a lot of stress.
Trust your prep.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Take photos of the permit.
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