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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

exceeded expectations on The Wave

Feb 21-21, 20262 people1 min read
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Patrick Tolliver

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Safety considerations for The Wave: We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:25 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often. Key considerations: Check weather the morning of. Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=3, views=5 Bottom line: Break in boots at home. Would do again in a heartbeat. Quick notes: - Check weather the morning of. - Break in boots at home.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.

Water

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Check weather the morning of.
  • Break in boots at home.
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