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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

harder than we thought on The Wave

Mar 18-19, 20261 person1 min read
M

Matthew Fitzgerald

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Fauna notes from The Wave. We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 6:50 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines. Wildlife/nature notes: Only saw small reptiles near warm rock faces. Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=5, views=4 Still thinking ~ this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

Trail

Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.

Water

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

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Keep snacks accessible.
  • Bring one extra liter.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
  • Download your map before you lose service.
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