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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

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Mar 7-9, 20266 people1 min read
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Priya Patel

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Cannot believe I finally did The Wave! We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:00 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Grateful for this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

Trail

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

Water

No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Wave at other hikers.
  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
  • Pack a dry layer.
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