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Coyote Buttes South (3-day): pushed our limits

Mar 18-20, 20261 person1 min read
J

Justin Hopkins

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Done Coyote Buttes South a few times now. Here is the latest. We went Full exploration of CBS w/ photography focus starting at 6:25 AM. Spring and fall offered best conditions. No maintained trail, navigation skills required. Ratings: 5 overall, 5 difficulty, 4 scenery. Still thinking ~ this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Spring and fall offered best conditions.

Trail

No maintained trail, navigation skills required.

Water

Plan for entire day without refill options.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Sunglasses are not optional.
  • Mark key waypoints.
  • Count your miles.
  • Trust the cairns.
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