Social media have immense power. They created the Wave Arizona in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness as the most famous rock formation on the border of Arizona and Utah. Thousands of people are trying to get the Wave permit every day. They want to take an Instagrammable photo. However, the Wave is the only small northern...
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I didn’t know that the wave was part of Coyote Buttes North! You learn something new everyday! I’m a huge fan of rock formations like the ones found in the Coyote Buttes. I’m definitely going to have to check them out! Thanks for the comparison of either side, this will help tremendously in planning the trip!
All I can say is wow! What formations. I have not heard of Coyote Buttes North or South but can now understand why it is so popular. The way they handle the visits with permits booked in advance is such a great idea. Thanks for the tips as well on hiking, best time to go and health etc they are very handy.
I’ve
not visited this part of the country when in the US, and what a mistake! A hike
at Coyote Buttes would be incredible, not to mention the photo opportunities. It’s good to know the information about the permits; I would have attempted to visit without one. I’d also love to catch that wave, it’s mesmerising!
This is my first time hearing about Coyote Buttes and I can say that is truly fascinating. No wonder a lot of people are keen to visit. Thank you for sharing this and tips regarding the permit. Will consider this over the North. 🙂
It actually sounds like you get more of an experience out of Coyote Buttes South than you do the wave! I’m sure the wave is fantastic, but the fact that there are only 20 permits issused a day probably adds to its “hype.” Ugh, I don’t know if social media has done more harm or good for places like the wave. It’s a shame that people who actually want to see it might not be able to as there are people seeking the permit just to get a good selfie. Not sure how to feel about that.
Great post!! I am appalled that I haven’t been to Coyote buttes or even heard about it before, the place looks amazing and it seems like it got some great trail for hikes. I am definitely adding this place to my list. Great information on permit I had no idea that you have to apply the permit 2 months prior to the trip.
Coyote Buttes Hike is absolutely a trekkers heaven. I don’t even know what I chose first – the south route or the north route. I would love to hike both pf them, especially after studying that useful graphs you have provided for weather. I am used to hiking, so I have a lot of technical gear but what I would like to have the most is a tent and the possibility to sleep there, in the middle of the nature.
I had never heard of Coyote Buttes before, but I must say that they are simply amazing. It was good to know about the restriction on the number of visitors. In this was the place remains pristine. The place looks really fascinating and the photographs are totally amazing. I would love to go for trekking in both the routes – north and south.
I am bookmarking this post. This is the ultimate guide for Coyote Buttes South. Such a detailed one. Loved reading about the tips. The photos are breathtaking. Though I am a moderate trekker. But still I would like to see this nature’s wonder in my naked eyes. Absolutely stunning. Thanks a lot for a perfect guide.
I just looked and it’s 6 hours from where we live in Arizona. At 72, I don’t think I can do this anymore. Thank you very much for giving me a glimpse of Coyote Buttes South!
Wow – these rock formations are amazing – I would so love hiking there. The name, however, irritates me – Coyote buttes sounds a bit like the coyote’s butt….I know, I’m simply immature.
The landscapes look stunning. Starting from driving to the trail head, the whole hike sounds like a great adventure! I hope the influx of social media driven tourists at the ‘wave’ does not impact the uniqueness of the overall place or the hike.