The Wave (3-day): my two cents
Feb 12-14, 20262 people1 min read
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Leona Frost
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Solo The Wave thoughts:
We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 5:35 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5.
TLDR: Share beta when asked.
Plan accordingly.
Quick notes:
- Share beta when asked.
- Start earlier than you think.
- Take photos of the permit.
- Keep snacks accessible.
- Move over for faster hikers.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 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
- •Share beta when asked.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
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