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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave notes: the basics

Feb 26-28, 20262 people1 min read
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Taeyang Seo

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
What you need to know before The Wave: We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:10 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Overall 5/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 4/5. Still thinking about this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

Trail

Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.

Water

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
  • Slow down on muddy sections.
  • Carry a small trash bag.
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