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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

harder than we thought on The Wave

Apr 9-11, 20264 people1 min read
J

Jason West

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Area knowledge dump for The Wave. We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 6:00 AM wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Ratings: 4 overall, 5 difficulty, 5 scenery. Preparation is everything. Quick notes: - Wave at other hikers. - Move over for faster hikers.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

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

Water

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

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Wave at other hikers.
  • Move over for faster hikers.
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