Finally got to Coyote Buttes South
Apr 2-3, 20263 people1 min read
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Neha Saxena
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Led a group of 3 on Coyote Buttes South. Here is how it went.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 6:00 AM. Winter visits required early starts for good light. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 4/5.
Days like this are why I hike.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Winter visits required early starts for good light.
Trail
Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Water
Hot conditions required extra water capacity.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Bring one extra liter.
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