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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Back from The Wave: better than expected

Mar 18-19, 20265 people1 min read
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Liora Stein

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
The Wave terrain assessment. We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 6:25 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Would do again in a heartbeat.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

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

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Take photos of the permit.
  • Trust the cairns.
  • Mark key waypoints.
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