could not have asked for more on The Wave
Feb 16-17, 20261 person1 min read
J
Joshua Carter
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Been doing The Wave for years. This time:
We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 4:45 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 4/5.
Grateful for this one.
Tips
- Trust the cairns.
- Wave at other hikers.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Wave at other hikers.
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