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The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument offers hikers a journey through a landscape of undulating sandstone formations, vibrant red and orange hues, and expansive vistas of the surrounding desert terrain. The path meanders across varied terrains, including sandy stretches and smooth rock surfaces, leading to the iconic Wave formation. This natural sculpture, shaped by millions of years of geological processes, presents a mesmerizing display of swirling patterns and colors, making it a sought-after destination for photography enthusiasts. Along the way, hikers can observe unique geological features, such as dinosaur tracks and other intriguing rock formations, all set against the backdrop of the vast, open desert. #Hiking #Desert #Rock #Nature

  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 945 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,210 ft
  • Elevation loss: 942 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,829 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 52 m
  • Moving speed: 2.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.5 mph
  • Total time: 4 h 36 m
  • Global speed: 1.2 mph

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Name: The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: House Rock Valley Road, Kane County, Utah, United States (37.01857 -112.02532)

End: House Rock Valley Road, Kane County, Utah, United States (37.01865 -112.02538)

Coordinates: 36.99616 -112.02538 37.02056 -112.00593

Topography: Kane County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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United States > Utah > Kane County

Hike to The Wave via Wire Pass and Plateau Rock in Coyote Buttes North and the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. #Hiking #Nature #Rock #Wilderness

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 699 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,233 ft

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Hike from Wire Pass Trailhead to Buckskin Gulch via Wire Pass Trail, Wire Pass Slot Canyon, Buckskin Gulch Trail, Buckskin Overlook and Upper Buckskin Gulch Trail in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. #Hiking #Nature #Canyon #Desert #Overlook

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