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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave

Feb 23-25, 20266 people1 min read
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Micah Sutton

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Here is what worked (and what did not) on The Wave. We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 4:45 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Gear that worked: Soft flasks, Filter, Tablets. Sun gloves and a wide hat mattered more than anything else. Ratings: 4 overall, 5 difficulty, 4 scenery. Still thinking ~ this one.

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

No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Share beta when asked.
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