The Wave

  • USA SW: Vermilion Cliffs, The Wave, Paria Canyon , Walkopedia
  • USA SW: Vermilion Cliffs, The Wave, The Wave, Paria Canyon, Walkopedia

Key information: The Wave

Walkopedia rating

  • Walkopedia rating83
  • Beauty34
  • Natural interest17
  • Human interest0
  • Charisma32
  • Negative points0
  • Total rating83

Vital Statistics

  • Length: 10km
  • Level of Difficulty: Moderate

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The Wave: The Wave, Paria Canyon - © Wiki user Gb11111

WALK SUMMARY

The Wave is truly spectacular (mind-curving) area of wind-sculpted wavy, undulating sandstone on the edge of the Coyote Buttes in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. It is a 10km (6 mile) round walk, so, with a decent amount of marvelling time, a very satisfactory short half day’s walk. The trail can be somewhat confusing, so route-find with care (community -  is this still the case?).

Visitor numbers are strictly limited (20 a day as at 2019), you will need to apply for permits, either well in advance online, or previous day in person. See https://www.thewave.info/CoyoteButtesNorthCode/Permits.html

The Wave shares a trailhead with the amazing Wire Pass entrance to Buckskin Gulch. You can walk both in a day – or better, spend a day or more in Buckskin/Paria.

See more at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wave,_Arizona 

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