It's kind of like winning the lottery, in fact that's exactly what it is . . . winning a lottery! You won't get rich as far as, money goes, but you will indeed feel like royalty. Obtaining a hiking permit for Coyote Buttes North is one of the most sought after pieces of paper around, because it's the only way you can experience The Wave. Last year 160,000 people applied for 7,300 permits . . . only 20 people a day win the lottery!
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| Bruce holding our coveted hiking permit for Coyote Buttes North |
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| The Wire Pass Trailhead is located half-way between Page, AZ and Kanab, UT |
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| We started out in the Coyote Wash |
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We stopped here to check the map, there is no trail;
just landmarks like buttes, gaps and a crack in the ridge to lead the way |
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| Anticipation builds as we get closer to The Wave! |
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| We hiked through sand and over slickrock the entire 7 miles coming and going |
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| Our first glimpse of color |
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| So many different colors, shapes and textures of sandstone |
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| Kent and Chipper enjoying The Wave |
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| Top Rock Arch overlooks The Wave |
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| Colorful designs in the curves of a Slot |
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| We passed through this sandy Slot |
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| What a privilege to experience this place |
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20 people a day is just about right;
at times like this we had The Wave all to ourselves |
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| Amazing! |
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We found a comfortable spot for lunch with the best view ever!
Even Chipper seemed to enjoy it. |
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| Bruce, John, Kent and Chipper in The Wave |
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| Here we are in The Wave! |
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| We headed to the west toward the Second Wave in search of more formations |
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| Such vibrant colors in the sandstone, it almost looks like fabric |
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| It's impossible to see it all in one day |
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| Sand Cove |
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| John and I working our way north to meet up with Kent and Bruce |
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Heading back to the Trailhead
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| We made it! What an amazing hike! |
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