North Coyote Buttes (The Wave, Vermillion Cliffs) trailhead

Notes from visits

• • Ever since The Wave appeared in a European calendar, it has been a dream destination - and rightfully so. We were lucky enough to get permits for the Wave a few years ago, and yes, it lived up to the hype.
  • Access is strictly limited - and patrolled! - so be sure to secure a permit if you go. Permits are famously difficult to get, and you need to plan ahead (see links for more information).
  • 6.4 mile round trip hike (it can be HOT).
  • Also called Coyote Buttes North.

Notes from visits

• We won the in-person lottery!
  -- From visit in June 2015

More info

• View on Google Maps
• https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/coyote-buttes-north