earned it on Coyote Buttes South
Mar 24-24, 20263 people1 min read
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Casey Patel
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
First time doing Coyote Buttes South and WOW.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 4:45 AM. Winter visits required early starts for good light. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Winter visits required early starts for good light.
Trail
Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Water
No water sources, full carry from trailhead.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
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