These are some more amazing rock formations on the south end of the National Monument. These Brain Rock formations are colorful and there are plenty of petroglyphs to be seen around as well.

Essa_Witt

February 25, 2025

Hiking

Permit Area, difficult access, 4 wheels high clearance needed.

We played lottery to be able to win the access permit.
The BLM Office gave us a detailed description of the access.
We took a House Rock Valley Road (BLM 1065) and then Red Pocket Road till Cottonwood Cove Access Point. We couldn't drive fast, so it took un about 2h30 by 4X4 to get at the Trailhead.

FUN Fact:
the coyote buttes are situated very close to the border between UTAH and ARIZONA. The mobile phone was constantly jumping from UTAH timezone to Arizona Time zone + 1h -1h.

Essa_Witt

February 25, 2025

Hiking

be aware, my phone was constantly jumping from one time zone to another, so it was difficult to have a right time if you hike with friends and split at some point

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