Is The Wave always this worth it?
Mar 24-25, 20263 people1 min read
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Lauren Blackwood
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Compared to the long trails, The Wave is:
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 4:45 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Ratings: 5 overall, 5 difficulty, 5 scenery.
The trail rewards the patient.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Physical map as backup.
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