Back from Coyote Buttes South: pushed our limits
Mar 14-14, 20261 person1 min read
M
Madison Ford
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
First time doing Coyote Buttes South and WOW.
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.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5.
Worth every bit of effort...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Similar to North, but generally quieter.
Trail
No maintained trail, navigation skills required.
Water
Hot conditions required extra water capacity.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Physical map as backup.
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