6.3 mi
Distance
1,598 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 41m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
The Wave Trail is an out-and-back trail in Kane County, Utah. It is 6.3 miles long and gains 1,598 feet. The nearest town is Big Water, Utah, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,487 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 1,713 ft |
| End | 6.3 mi | 1,487 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A day-use permit is required to visit Coyote Buttes North, where The Wave is. Permits are issued by lottery through Recreation.gov: an advanced lottery about four months ahead and a daily lottery. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Check the BLM page for current lottery rules.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- BLM Arizona lotteries and permit systems
BLM
Source of truth
- BLM Arizona permits and regulations
BLM Arizona
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Water, UT · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Kane County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- BLM Kanab Field Office (Daily Lottery questions):435-644-1200
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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