Community Trips
Our second trip today in the Coyote Buttes South area. This time we took the drive out to the Cottonwood Teepees. Got there in late afternoon for some great views and hiking.
Limitations on GPS and camera battery life along with limited endurance of author, will require that the lower portion of this trip be posted later. Two "hard spots" are indicated on the trip record by the extra time. There is another hard spot down canyon. On my last visit there was an aging rope ladder for assistance. Hiking in pairs is recommended.
Hard to get to, but worth the effort. This is the alternative for folks (and locals) that don't get the permit for The Wave. Some would argue that this area is more interesting and beautiful than The Wave, but I wouldn't recommend trying to drive out to this area without a 4WD vehicle.
Not as famous as it's close cousin, North Coyote Buttes (aka The Wave), the South Coyote region requires a bit more effort to get to, but well worth the visit. This is one of two trailheads we hiked out of today.
Hikers and photographers almost fight for permits to visit the magnificent and famous formations in Coyote Buttes.A permit to go CBSouth is a ticket to adventure, featuring an exciting drive on remote roads of an untrailed wilderness.The Bureau of Land Management issues permits for twenty individuals per day.Coyote Buttes South does not have a famous highlight like the Wave but it is more of an adventure.Access is by remote high-clearance, four-wheel drive...
We first went to the Coyote Buttes South so the gps track starts near Coyote Buttes South. Roads are extremely sandy. Access is by remote high-clearance, four-wheel drive roads. There are no hiking trails or routes once you get there.The area of White Pocket on the Paria Plateau in Northern Arizona is very impressive. The "White Pocket" area to the east is seldom visited, probably because of its remoteness and/or the requirement of...
looking for way off north side. Best spot needs two hikers. Turned back.
