The Wave (day): early start paid off
Apr 11-11, 20261 person1 min read
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Dain Weatherly
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5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Animal encounters made The Wave special.
We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 6:00 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Wildlife/nature notes: Only saw small reptiles near warm rock faces.
Plan accordingly...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
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
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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