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The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)

The Wave report: earned it

Feb 8-10, 20265 people1 min read
M

Mia Baker

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Went minimal on the wave. Here is what made the cut. We went wire pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 6:50 am clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often. Gear that worked: sun hoodie, wind shell, gloves, approach shoes. Offline maps and spare battery removed a lot of stress. Do your homework first. Quick notes: - share beta when asked. - keep music in your ears only. - know where water is. - wave at other hikers.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.

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

  • Share beta when asked.
  • Keep music in your ears only.
  • Know where water is.
  • Wave at other hikers.
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