Coyote Buttes South report: my two cents
Mar 27-29, 20264 people1 min read
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Ashley Whitestone
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4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Coyote Buttes South on limited time.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 5:10 AM. Spring and fall offered best conditions. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
TLDR: Tape hot spots before they blister.
Worth every bit of effort.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Spring and fall offered best conditions.
Trail
Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Water
No water sources, full carry from trailhead.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Gaiters for scree.
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