Coyote Buttes South report: pacing mattered
Feb 24-26, 20265 people1 min read
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Hester Langley
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Base weight check before Coyote Buttes South:
We went Cottonwood Cove access to main formations starting at 4:45 AM. Similar to North, but generally quieter. Sand and slickrock mix, GPS essential.
Gear that worked: Buff, Wide-brim hat.
GPS and offline maps absolutely essential.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5.
The kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Similar to North, but generally quieter.
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
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Break in boots at home.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
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