The Wave (day): mixed conditions
Feb 12-12, 20263 people1 min read
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Dylan Pierce
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Family-friendly notes on The Wave.
We went Main Wave route with extra time for return navigation starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 4/5.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
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
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
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