water was the key on Coyote Buttes South
Feb 23-23, 20261 person1 min read
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Lucy Pennington
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Local perspective on Coyote Buttes South.
We went Southern approach to sandstone teepee area starting at 4:45 AM. Winter visits required early starts for good light. Multiple photography spots throughout area.
TLDR: Mark key waypoints.
The trail rewards the patient.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Winter visits required early starts for good light.
Trail
Multiple photography spots throughout area.
Water
Hot conditions required extra water capacity.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Gaiters for scree.
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