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The Wave
The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located in Arizona, near the border with Utah in the United States, it is famous among hikers and photographers for its wavy shapes. This wave of sandstone, with a color gradient ranging from ocher to white, is so fragile that access is regulated and only 64 lucky people have the right to go there every day._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_
Questions answers
How to visit The Wave Arizona?
What is the story of the Great
Canyon?
The BLM has changed this rule and since the start of 2021, 64 people can now access the site each day, via a lottery system (draw): 48 permits are awarded via an Advanced Lottery, which takes place each month and allows you to obtain a permit 4 months in advance.
About 1.2 billion years ago, at the end of the Proterozoic, 4,000 meters of sediment and lava accumulated in a shallow sea. Around 725 million years ago, these rocks were uplifted and deformed to become a mountain range
When is the best time to visit The Wave?
Why do I need a permit to visit The Wave?
Because it can get extremely hot in the summer, the best times to hike The Wave are in the spring and fall. Winter weather can be quite unpredictable, but if you are lucky enough to have favorable conditions, winter hiking is also possible.
The entire Coyote Buttes area is incredibly fragile and designated as protected land. Only 64 people are allowed to visit The Wave daily to continue to preserve these rock formations for generations to come.
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