The Wave report: not what we expected
Mar 25-26, 20262 people1 min read
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Megan West
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
We had been planning The Wave for months, and it finally happened.
6:50 AM start with group of 2. The Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds route felt right for conditions wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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