south coyote buttes
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This is just another wow factor area (permit needed)out of kanab UT. took the tour with Grand Circle Tours with Kyle in Oct. 2014. Spectacular scenery, beautiful photo ops. and a stunning reminder of the incredible force of nature over thousands of years. A must see area. My sister and I totally enjoyed this area. Kyle was very attentive to what my sister and I wanted to see and do. I was very ill that day, but Kyle was awesome totally taking his time and constantly asking how I was doing. I had to sit down for a little time , so Kyle took my camera and took photos for me. I had to shorten my tour about 2 hrs, but he had no problem with that and even found an easier way to get me back to the car. Txs Kyle
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This is one of my favorite areas to visit. We always camp at the campground on the UT/AZ border and spend a few days in the area. I have to echo what everyone else has written: you absolutely need a 4x4 in order to make it to the parking area for Coyote Buttes South. I'd also suggest carrying 2-3x the amount of water you think you will need, as the area can be quite extreme to the body, especially one that is not used to the heat. The sandstone formations are on par with those around the more popular Wave, but a bit rougher in appearance. One can easily spend an entire day hiking around the area. If you can't get a permit for the Wave, definitely keep this one in mind as an alternative, assuming you will have a 4x4 to get you there.
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This was our second visit to the Buttes. Our first visit, 2 years ago was a split day-doing White Pockets. This time we did a full day at both. We used a guide- Dreamland Safari. They were fantastic 2 years ago and again this year. Special thanks to Kurt for taking time for this encore tour. South coyote is magnificent, we also did the wave 2 years ago yet chose south coyote for the repeat visit. Use a guide-aside from hiking a wilderness without trails, the drive in is difficult.-access to the area requires navigating a deep sand trail-tire mark paths-not a dirt road.
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We saw South Coyote Buttes and decided we don't even need to bother with the Wave. Germans made the Wave famous and now everyone competes for passes. SCB is fantastic!
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This is a fantasy land of sandstone in twisted shapes and glorious colors. It requires a permit to visit but if you are nimble the online permit is much easier to get than for The Wave. You don't need to be in great shape for this intermediate hike but there is uphill walking in deep sand and over slickrock with some ledges. The hike is unmarked and through open desert so try to do it in the cooler months and even then take plenty of water. If you are not comfortable in open, unmarked desert or do not have a high clearance all-wheel drive vehicle, much needed, hire a guide. I used Dreamland Safari (see my review) whose guide kept me on trail, pointed out formations, went to scenic places where no one else seemed to be and carried lunch, extra water and emergency gear. I was fortunate to obtain a permit to The Wave. See my review.
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Stunning scenery, sand-blasting windsWe explored this area on November 10, 2014 when friends were successful in the lottery draw for $5/person permits, giving us the right to hike and photograph the Cottonwood Cove formation in South Coyote Buttes. Only 20 hikers per day are allowed to enter this desert wilderness region, known for formations comparable to the popular Wave, but nowhere near as accessible. We also hiked around the near-by White Pocket formation, which does not require a permit.Since our friends have a 4-wheel drive and live in Arizona part-time, we intended to research the driving and hiking routes carefully, then explore the South Coyote Buttes formation independently. As the departure date grew closer and our research deepened (thanks Trip Advisor reviewers), we decided to ditch that plan in favor of hiring a guide and driver from Kanab-based Dreamland Safari Tours. Considering our collective decades of traveling and hiking, it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Not only did we erase risk of an $800 towing bill from the sandy, rock-strewn one-hour drive to reach the formation, as well as the very real possibility of getting lost in the Paria Canyon wilderness, we learned a lot from Dan, our local Dreamland Safari guide, and focused our energy on hiking and photography rather than navigation and other safety issues.This accolade does not mean to say that we lacked challenges. Who knew that on this perfect, blue-sky day, with comfortable, moderate temperatures, the wind would achieve gale-force velocity, driving sand into our scalps, ears, hiking boots and cameras, whipping our hair around our faces, rendering our voices faint, and challenging our sense of balance more than a few times. Yet, it was still do-able, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our guide. So why did we carry on? When you have a permit, you have only one day to use it, so we four seniors (in our early 60s and 70s) elected to go for it. We not only survived, we thrived, and here’s our top 10 recommendations based on our experience.10. Hire a guide and driver. The roads in are rough, rocky, sandy and subject to change on a daily, if not hourly basis. Even with GPS, navigation is a real challenge for those unfamiliar with the area.9. Invest in a really good pair of trekking poles for each hiker, such as those manufactured by Leki. They will lend stability, balance and confidence as you cross windy gaps and traverse steep ledges here and elsewhere in Arizona canyons or mountainous regions.8. Wear vibram-soled hiking boots so that you can safely descend slick rock slopes. Short gators will help keep your boots from filling with sand as mine did throughout the day.7. If your hair reaches beyond your eye-brows, bring a bandanna or hair-band to keep it out of your eyes and camera lens during windy conditions.6. Wrap-around sun-glasses will help protect your eyes from sun and sand-blasts.5. Well-fitted, tie-down hats with wide brims are better than base-ball caps during windy weather.4. Small, digital cameras are easier to use and quicker to capture photos than their more sophisticated counterparts when the wind is howling.3. Hone your sense of humor, which will help you adjust, have fun and get the most out of challenging or unexpected conditions.2. Know that It is nearly impossible to take a bad picture at either the Cottonwood Cove or White Pocket formations.1. Hire a guide and driver. You will see more, learn more and worry less.
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Beautiful rock formations and sandstone coloring. Be ready for the sand, sand, sand and more sand. It's a foot deep and you need to be in good shape. Make sure to do your research of the area. There's quite a bit to do, but you need permits for the hiking in north and south Coyote Buttes, it really is necessary to protect the geology of the area for future generations. And don't forget your camera and plenty of memory cards. You'll be photographing from every angle.
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For those who have limited time and miss the lottery for the wave. I think a visit here is a much better option because the hike is easier to get here and the rock formations are much more varied then the wave. Now you NEED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. Don't attempt to get here without it because its on sand and with all the cars that have passed thru have left deep ruts. When i did this trip i drove a regular 2000 4x4 jeep grand cherokee stock so you don't need it raised. When you get to the parking lot just head towards the tall twin spires, and if you don't feel like trying to scramble up the side just walk along the edge in a clockwise direction and you will find a flat opening leading into the inside. About the only other place that i felt was as interesting is the kumming stone forest in kunming, china.
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Only visit this area if you have a 4x4 you won't get anywhere close in a regular car. But once you get there the scenery is spectacular. Like others have said the rock formations and the colouring are out of this world. The hiking is relatively easy if the sun isn't beating down, we were lucky as we had a fair amount of cloud cover. But whatever the weather a GPS is a good idea as it is pretty wild out there. Knowing you are very much alone there is one of the fascinations of being in South Coyote Buttes, but goes without saying weigh your backpack down with water and snacks. We got our permit online and as long as you are quick to apply you shouldn't have a problem receiving one. Well worth the trip.
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For the sheer drama of the extensive rock formations with stunning, contrasting colours and amazing shapes this was one of the highlights of our trip to the South West. It's hard to imagine that the nearby and more famous Wave could have been more breathtaking. We were very grateful that we had opted to use a guide to ensure we reached the best areas without getting stuck in the sand, as others had clearly done. Our guide from Dreamland Safari Tours in Kanab, which we contacted once we had obtained our permit, was knowledgable about the geology of the area, as you would expect. He drove us from a meeting point on the main road for about an hour into White Pocket, for which a permit is not needed. After exploring White Pocket on foot for about 1.5 hours he then drove us into two other sections for which the permit was required. He also provided water and food for the day's trip which lasted a whole day. We were a small group of four, which was ideal for this remote area where the permit system meant that we saw very few other people.Our photographs of this remarkable area are the most impressive of our entire trip.