Coyote Buttes South report: the views delivered
Mar 16-17, 20263 people1 min read
P
Priam Norbury
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Kit breakdown from Coyote Buttes South:
We went Southern approach to sandstone teepee area starting at 6:50 AM. Spring and fall offered best conditions. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Gear that worked: Filter, Crampons, Trail runners.
Sturdy footwear for varied surfaces.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5.
Short version: Start earlier than you think.
Grateful for this one.
Tips
- Download your map before you lose service.
- Wave at other hikers.
- Take photos of the permit.
- Move over for faster hikers.
- Start earlier than you think.
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
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
💡
General
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Start earlier than you think.
Was this helpful?