Why did I wait so long to do Coyote Buttes South?
Mar 23-25, 20262 people1 min read
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Lynn Brisby
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
3-day on Coyote Buttes South. Key observations below.
Route: Cottonwood Cove access to main formations. Weather: Spring and fall offered best conditions.. Trail: No maintained trail, navigation skills required.. Water: Plan for entire day w/o refill options.. Crowds: empty.
Ratings: 5 overall, 5 difficulty, 4 scenery.
Grateful for this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Spring and fall offered best conditions.
Trail
No maintained trail, navigation skills required.
Water
Plan for entire day without refill options.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Break in boots at home.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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