The Wave notes: crowds picked up fast
Feb 26-27, 20262 people1 min read
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Zoe Russell
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Microclimate notes from The Wave.
We went Main Wave route w/ extra time for return navigation starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines.
Preparation is everything.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
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