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The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument offers hikers a journey through a landscape of undulating sandstone formations, vibrant red and orange hues, and expansive vistas of the surrounding desert terrain. The path meanders across varied terrains, including sandy stretches and smooth rock surfaces, leading to the iconic Wave formation. This natural sculpture, shaped by millions of years of geological processes, presents a mesmerizing display of swirling patterns and colors, making it a sought-after destination for photography enthusiasts. Along the way, hikers can observe unique geological features, such as dinosaur tracks and other intriguing rock formations, all set against the backdrop of the vast, open desert. #Hiking #Desert #Rock #Nature
- Distance: 9.0 Km
- Elevation gain: 288 m
- Maximum elevation: 1,588 m
- Elevation loss: 287 m
- Minimum elevation: 1,472 m
- Moving time: 2 h 52 m
- Moving speed: 3.1 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 5.6 Km/h
- Total time: 4 h 36 m
- Global speed: 2.0 Km/h
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Trail profile
- Distance: 9.0 Km
- Elevation gain: 288 m
- Maximum elevation: 1,588 m
- Elevation loss: 287 m
- Minimum elevation: 1,472 m
- Moving time: 2 h 52 m
- Moving speed: 3.1 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 5.6 Km/h
- Total time: 4 h 36 m
- Global speed: 2.0 Km/h
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Name: The Wave Trail in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: House Rock Valley Road, Kane County, Utah, United States (37.01857 -112.02532)
End: House Rock Valley Road, Kane County, Utah, United States (37.01865 -112.02538)
Coordinates: 36.99616 -112.02538 37.02056 -112.00593
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