The Wave: worth the hype?
Feb 23-25, 20263 people1 min read
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Agnieszka Pawlak
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
We had been planning The Wave for months, and it finally happened.
5:35 AM start with group of 3. The Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation route felt right for conditions. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 4/5.
Trust your prep.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
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.
- •Count your miles.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
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