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What it's like hiking The Wave, the epic US trail that only 64 people can hike a day

Arlene SalisburyFeb 3, 2024, 01:14 IST

I won a permit to hike The Wave.Arlene Salisbury

I won a permit and hiked The Wave, an unmarked trail that runs through Utah and Arizona.
Only 64 permits are issued each day, and we had to attend a safety briefing before hiking.

Exploring The Wave, a destination on the Coyote Buttes North hiking trail along the Utah and Arizona border, was a mesmerizing adventure.

This permit-only hike guides you to the awe-inspiring sandstone formations along the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

Here's what winning the permit lottery and hiking The Wave was like.

The hike has unmarked trails and can be dangerous, so the number of permits issued is limited.

We had to get permits before we could hike The Wave.Arlene Salisbury

After winning the permit, we learned about safety along the trail.

The slideshow reviewed some key landmarks to look for along the trail.Arlene Salisbury

Because it's easy to get lost along the hike, we had to fill out a sign-in sheet.

Each group member wrote down their name, car information, and emergency contact.Arlene Salisbury

My group made sure to pack enough supplies and prepare for anything.

I carried a backpack filled with essential items.Arlene Salisbury

The first part of the hike was flat.

I was excited to finally start hiking The Wave.Arlene Salisbury

After the sand, we faced a challenging uphill climb.

We saw the Twin Buttes during our hike.Arlene Salisbury

Finally, we made it to The Wave.

The view from the top of The Wave was amazing.Arlene Salisbury

I'm so thankful I got to hike The Wave.

The sandstone formations were beautiful.Arlene Salisbury

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