My wake _should_ descend about 150' during that time (300
fpm). I can't imagine a C172 wake being tall enough to stay in my
way...

I can. 150 feet is not tall at all for a wake. Remember, the air
around the wake is also being dragged by the wake vortex.

You're going to bump into something.

Jose
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