The Wave thoughts
Feb 11-11, 20264 people1 min read
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Nicole Cunningham
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Some guidance for anyone planning The Wave.
We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 4:45 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Key considerations: Have a turnaround time.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=5, views=5
The trail rewards the patient.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Phone battery backup.
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