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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Back from The Wave: conditions were perfect

Feb 16-16, 20266 people1 min read
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Nika Marković

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The Wave at dusk hits different. 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. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Golden hour delivered. Ratings: 4 overall, 4 difficulty, 5 scenery. 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

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Sunglasses are not optional.
  • Move over for faster hikers.
  • Extra socks change everything.
  • Gaiters for scree.
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