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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave (3-day): what to know

Feb 16-18, 20264 people1 min read
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Adewale Bello

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Here is what worked (and what did not) on The Wave. We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:25 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Gear that worked: Filter, First aid, Headlamp, Sunscreen. Offline maps and spare battery removed a lot of stress. Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5. Check conditions before you go.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

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

  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Extra socks change everything.
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