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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave report: worth every step

Mar 20-21, 20266 people1 min read
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Ella Stanton

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Local perspective on The Wave. We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 6:00 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Already planning the next one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

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

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Physical map as backup.
  • Study the route at home.
  • Trust the cairns.
  • Wave at other hikers.
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