Coyote Buttes South report: my two cents
Mar 16-16, 20262 people1 min read
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Kevin Barker
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If you are prepping for Coyote Buttes South, read this first.
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 4:45 AM. Spring and fall offered best conditions. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Key considerations: Take photos of the permit.
Bottom line: Pack a dry layer.
Just show up ready.
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
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Break in boots at home.
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