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Coyote Buttes South Permit

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 2026

Weather

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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