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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Back from The Wave: a few surprises

Feb 17-19, 20265 people1 min read
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Vivian Chen

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Okay so The Wave was really something. 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. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Short version: Mark key waypoints. Some trips stay with you.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

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

  • Mark key waypoints.
  • Count your miles.
  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Wave at other hikers.
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