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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

Finally got to The Wave

Feb 17-17, 20265 people1 min read
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Sipho Mthembu

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
The Wave on limited time. We went Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:25 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines. 10/10 would recommend.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

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

  • Know the bail-out options.
  • Study the route at home.
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