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Coyote Buttes South (Brain Rocks)

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Coyote Buttes South (Brain Rocks)

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Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness

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    January 23, 2025

    Hiking

    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.

    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.

    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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    1. Cottonwood Teepees Viewpoint Trail

    11.3km

    03:11

    230m

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    Hike the Cottonwood Teepees Viewpoint Trail, a 7.0-mile moderate route through stunning sandstone formations in Vermilion Cliffs National Mo

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    Elevation 1,780 m

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    Location: Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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