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How do I get a permit to hike The Wave in Utah?

How do I get a permit to hike The Wave in Utah?

You can apply at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/16851 up to four months in advance of your trip date. For example, for a South Buttes February 15th permit go to the permit page starting on November 1. Reservations are not accepted for trips beginning day-of or the next day.

How much are The Wave permits?

There is a $5.00 non-refundable application fee for The Wave permits. You can choose up to three dates per application, though if selected, you will only be allowed one date. If your party is drawn in the lottery, each person pays $7.00 for their permit. Dogs are permitted, at $7.00 per pup.

How can I see The Wave in Utah?

HOW TO RIDE THE WAVE: LOCATION & ACCESS. The Wave is in the north section of Coyote Buttes, between Paria Canyon and Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Turn off US-89 about halfway between Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona — if you can get a hiking permit, that is.

What are the chances of winning The Wave lottery?

Conclusion. Getting permits to “The Wave” is a competitive process. With odds from 4-25% historically, it is challenging but possible. Like all lotteries, “you can’t win if you don’t play!” And the more you play, the more likely you are to win.

How hard is it to get a permit for the wave Arizona?

The hike from Wire Pass Trailhead to The Wave is approximately 6 miles round-trip. It is considered “moderate” in terms of degree of difficulty….Upper Antelope Canyon.

Application Period Month You Wish To Hike Lottery Drawn at Noon MST or 1:00 PM MDT On
March 1 – 31 July April 1
April 1- 30 August May 1

Is the wave a hard hike?

The Wave hike is moderate in difficulty. The trail is 3 miles one-way in wilderness land. It’s also a low trafficked trail so you won’t see a distinct path part of the way unless there is sand or dirt.

Where can I get a permit for the wave?

Obtaining a Permit. In order to visit The Wave you need a permit for an area called Coyote Buttes North. Online permits and permit information can be obtained from the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Coyote Buttes Permits.

Are there any permits for the wave at Coyote Buttes?

If we are lucky enough to win we get to take you to the Wave in Arizona – chances are usually about 10%, but this varies seasonally. If we do not get those permits, we will enter the South Coyote Buttes lottery.

Where is the wave in Arizona and Utah?

The Wave is technically located North-Central Arizona, but the surrounding terrain actually straddles the border of South-Central Utah. The closest airports from which to charter a flight are: So how would one go about chartering an aircraft over Coyote Buttes?

Where to park for the wave in Kanab?

Applications for permits for Coyote Buttes North – THE WAVE are available starting at 8:30 am. Please park in the back parking lot, which can be found using the address 180 E. 100 N., Kanab, UT 84741.