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