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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

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Feb 27-28, 20264 people1 min read
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Nathan Hollis

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The Wave on limited time. We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:10 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Ratings: 4 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery. Grateful for 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

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
  • Extra socks change everything.
  • Know the bail-out options.
  • Tape hot spots before they blister.
  • Mark key waypoints.
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