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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Finally got to The Wave

Feb 7-8, 20261 person1 min read
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Lily Parker

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
The Wave terrain assessment. We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 4:45 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. TLDR: Share beta when asked. Days like this are why I hike.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

Trail

Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.

Water

No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Share beta when asked.
  • Wave at other hikers.
  • Know where water is.
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