The Wave is a few hundred yards across the border into Arizona, but you have to start in Utah to get there. I went in from Wire Pass Road. The location used to be actually kinda secret. Now the BLM admins this land at the rather shaky permission of the local Navajos. Only small groups can travel there. Cannot disturb delicate ecosystem, or sacred ground, or something like that depending who ya ask.Anyway when I went there I sneaked in off season. The area was closed for winter and all the teepees were rolled up for the winter or something. I hiked in across the top of the mesa off trail, not supposed to do that. Found some nice wood and arrow points along the way. No tracks or people, very nervous about that. Lots of desert ravens. I think they know something. But not telling.
Anyway, I came into the Wave formation from the side, and hiked out on the little trail.
It's beautiful, like nothing you have ever seen. I had quite a time finding a down-climb.
Long way to travel. Between Kanab and Page. Near Buckskin Gulch on the Paria Canyon. Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness/Coyote Buttes area.
For those who prefer a legal visit, the BLM hands out the permits.
