earned it on The Wave
Feb 21-21, 20261 person1 min read
M
Madison Foster
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Weather window analysis for The Wave:
We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:00 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5.
Bottom line: Be friendly at the trailhead.
Just show up ready.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
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