Coyote Buttes South (2-day): learned some lessons
Apr 9-10, 20265 people1 min read
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Xander Hartwell
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4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Coordinating Coyote Buttes South for 5 people.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 6:00 AM. Winter visits required early starts for good light. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 4/5.
Some trips stay with you.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Winter visits required early starts for good light.
Trail
Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Water
Hot conditions required extra water capacity.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
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