May 2, 2023 · Houserock Valley Road Offroading to the Wave AZ Be aware that depending on the weather and road conditions, just getting to Wave Trailhead can be

The Wave is located about 1 hour’s drive from the town of Page, AZ, which is ~a 4.5 hour drive from Scottsdale. Since the hike is essentially an all-day affair, you should stay overnight in …

The hardest part about hiking the Wave is getting the permit. Each day, thousands of people will apply for just 64 daily permits, 48 of which are given out by advance on-line lottery, 16 through …

Apr 14, 2018 · The rippling symmetry of line, the myriad variations of earth tones of brown, beige, yellow, pink and maroon, and the quizzical, gravity-defying rock formations surrounding it …

That would be the ultimate case of not seeing the forest for the trees, right? Getting a permit to hike The Wave is a highly-coveted, once-in-a-lifetime experience. So how do you ensure that …

In the likely event you do not succeed in obtaining a Wave permit, either through the online or in-person lottery (held 2 days prior to your desired hiking date), there are areas with similar …

Where is the Wave? Where is the wave The Wave is located in the Coyote Buttes North Special Management Area, which is located within the Paria Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs National …

If you have your heart set on seeing sights comparable to the Wave in the cosmetic sense, you might consider visiting The “New” Wave, near Page, AZ, a small but interesting cluster of rock …

Having hiked the Wave multiple times in all weather conditions, there are a number of things that I have learned to check off before I make the drive to the trailhead. Here is my routine after …

Download maps. A good GPS software and gps tracks will greatly increase your chances of making it to the Wave. A surprising number of people that win the permit never make it, …