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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave report: the views delivered

Apr 7-7, 20266 people1 min read
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Yejun Choi

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Budget-friendly The Wave approach. We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:10 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=4, views=4 Short version: Poles help more than you think. 10/10 would recommend.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

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

  • Poles help more than you think.
  • Start earlier than you think.
  • Mark key waypoints.
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