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The Wave
The twirling slopes of the Coyote Buttes are some of the most mesmerizing attractions in Arizona.
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The Wave Details
The twirling slopes of the Coyote Buttes are some of the most mesmerizing attractions in Arizona. These eroded U-shaped troughs of Navajo sandstone look like thick ribbons of orange and red swirls that stretch upwards of 62-feet high and 120-feet long. However, this breathtaking view of this spectacular feature comes at a cost. Not only will your name have to be drawn from a lottery for one of the 64 daily hiking permits, but you will also need to trek down a 6-mile trail to reach to scenic overlook. But if you manage to make the cut, then you will be treated to one of the coolest natural wonders of this generation.
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Nearby Parks Around The Wave
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Wave
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13.2 mi away
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Arizona's Vermilion Cliffs National Monument spans over 290,000 acres and includes the Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon.
29.2 mi away
Lake Powell
Covering an impressive 161,000-acres, this lake is the largest artificial reservoir in the state and the second-largest reservoir in the entire country.
30.0 mi away
Horseshoe Bend
It is easy to see how this natural wonder has become one of the most iconic landmarks of Arizona.
30.3 mi away
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area covers a vast area -- 1.2 million acres, almost all of it desert -- but most activity in the park is concentrated on the waters of Lake Powell.
30.4 mi away
Horseshoe Bend Trail
This iconic trail has quickly become one of the most popular places not just in the Glan Canyon National Reserve but in the entire state of Arizona.
