The Wave report: better than expected
Apr 7-8, 20264 people1 min read
J
Juliana Cárdenas
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Took my time on The Wave. No rush.
We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:50 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=4, views=5
Would do again in a heartbeat.
Tips
- Bring one extra liter.
- Know where water is.
- Take photos of the permit.
- Know the signs of altitude.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Know where water is.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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