Did Coyote Buttes South last week
Feb 21-23, 20264 people1 min read
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Valentina Rossi
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Golden hour was unreal on Coyote Buttes South.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 4:45 AM. Similar to North, but generally quieter no maintained trail, navigation skills required.
Golden hour delivered.
Days like this are why I hike.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Similar to North, but generally quieter.
Trail
No maintained trail, navigation skills required.
Water
Plan for entire day without refill options.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Physical map as backup.
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