Back from The Wave: the basics
Feb 21-23, 20266 people1 min read
M
Milica Vuković
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
There is something about Vermilion Cliffs in February that just hits different.
6:00 AM start with 6 people. The Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds route felt solid for conditions. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=3, views=4
TLDR: Move over for faster hikers.
Just show up ready.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Gaiters for scree.
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