The Wave notes: permit check was smooth
Apr 14-16, 20261 person1 min read
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Sarah Fairborne
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Took my time on The Wave no rush.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 4:45 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Worth every bit of effort.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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