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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Back from The Wave: earned it

Mar 4-5, 20261 person1 min read
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Paige Lawson

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
The Wave prep notes: We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 5:35 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often. Key considerations: Do not trust parking to work out. That is the summary.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.

Water

No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Do not trust parking to work out.
  • Pack a dry layer.
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