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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave report: for future reference

Feb 2-4, 20263 people1 min read
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Madison Hoffman

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Flora notes from The Wave. We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:50 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines. Wildlife/nature notes: One snake sighting far off trail, easy to avoid. The kind of day that resets perspective.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.

Trail

Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.

Water

No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Tape hot spots before they blister.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Break in boots at home.
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