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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Finally got to The Wave

Feb 7-8, 20263 people1 min read
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Fatou Bamba

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Budget-friendly The Wave approach. We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:50 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Ratings: 5 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery. Plan accordingly.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 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

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Gaiters for scree.
  • Extra socks change everything.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Keep music in your ears only.
  • Move over for faster hikers.
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