Back from The Wave: route finding was tricky
Apr 6-6, 20266 people1 min read
J
James Wexford
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Took the whole family to the wave.
We went wire pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:50 am. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Short version: first aid kit is mandatory.
Miles are earned, not given.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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