Coyote Buttes South Permit

Coyote Buttes South, March

Mar 20-20, 20264 people1 min read

R

Rahul Bhat

1 reports

4.0

Difficulty

5

Scenery

5

Trail Conditions

4

Gear that made the difference on Coyote Buttes South: We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 6:25 AM. Spring and fall offered best conditions. No maintained trail, navigation skills required. Gear that worked: Hiking boots, Offline maps. GPS and offline maps absolutely essential. Bottom line: Trust the cairns. Already planning the next one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Spring and fall offered best conditions.

Trail

No maintained trail, navigation skills required.

Water

No water sources, full carry from trailhead.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

•Trust the cairns.
•Physical map as backup.
•Phone battery backup.
•Study the route at home.

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