Is The Wave always this crowded?
Apr 1-2, 20262 people1 min read
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Mark Pembury
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
If you are prepping for The Wave, read this first.
We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:25 AM cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines.
Key considerations: Move over for faster hikers.
Ratings: 5 overall, 5 difficulty, 5 scenery.
Questions welcome.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Share beta when asked.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
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