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Coyote Buttes Permit Area - Trailheads & Access Points

Wire Pass Trailhead

Wire Pass TrailheadFrom Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Wire Pass trailhead is 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers) down this dirt road.

From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Wire Pass trailhead is 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers) down this dirt road.

Wire Pass is also the main trailhead for Buckskin Gulch.

Hiking and Camping Information

  • Elevation above sea level: 5,040 feet (1,536 meters)
  • 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Lee's Ferry Trailhead
  • 5.7 miles (6.4 kilometers) to Buckskin Trailhead
  • 21 miles (32 kilometers) to White House Trailhead
  • Stateline Campground is one mile south on House Rock Valley Road
  • If campground is full, camping is allowed at trailhead
  • Restrooms
  • No Water
  • No Telephone (poor cell phone coverage)

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The Notch Access Point

The Notch is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes North. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.

From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Notch access point is 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) down this dirt road, just past Stateline Campground.

From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. The Notch access point is 9.6 miles (15.4 kilometers) down this dirt road, just past Stateline Campground.

Hiking and Camping Information

  • Elevation above sea level: 5,040 feet (1,536 meters)
  • Hiking into Coyote Buttes North requires backcountry navigation skills
  • Camping is allowed at access point
  • No Restrooms
  • No Water
  • No Telephone (poor cell phone coverage)

Lone Tree Access Point

The Lone Tree is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes South. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.

From Page, AZ, drive west on Highway 89 for 34 miles (55 kilometers). Drive past the BLM Ranger Station and the road to the White House trailhead. Turn left onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. Drive 16.0 miles (25.75 kilometers) down this road. Turn left (east) on a narrow dirt track and drive 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) and park near a lone tree next to a small reservoir.

From Kanab, UT, drive east on Highway 89 for 38 miles (61 kilometers). Turn right onto House Rock Valley Road. This road is compacted dirt. Drive 16.0 miles (25.75 kilometers) down this road. Turn left (east) on a narrow dirt track and drive 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) and park near a lone tree next to a small reservoir.

Hiking and Camping Information

  • Elevation above sea level: 5,460 feet (1,664 meters)
  • Hiking into Coyote Buttes South requires backcountry navigation skills
  • Camping is allowed at access point
  • No Restrooms
  • No Water
  • No Telephone (poor cell phone coverage)

Paw Hole Access Point

Visiting the Paw Hole access point requires backcountry navigation and driving skills. Four-wheel drive is mandatory, as are topographic maps. Please stop by the Paria Ranger Station or the Kanab Field Office for maps, road conditions and navigation advice.

The Paw Hole is an undeveloped access point with parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.

Hiking and Camping Information

  • Elevation above sea level: 5,720 feet (1,743 meters)
  • Hiking into Coyote Buttes South requires backcountry navigation skills
  • Camping is allowed at access point
  • No Restrooms
  • No Water
  • No Telephone (poor cell phone coverage)

Cottonwood Cove Access Point

Visiting the Cottonwood Cove access point requires backcountry navigation and driving skills. Four-wheel drive is mandatory, as are topographic maps. Please stop by the Paria Ranger Station or the Kanab Field Office for maps, road conditions and navigation advice.

Cottonwood Cove is an undeveloped access point that provides entry to Coyote Buttes South. There is limited parking available. It is not signed. Please park in existing disturbed areas only.

Hiking and Camping Information

  • Elevation above sea level: 5,500 feet (1,676 meters)
  • Hiking into Coyote Buttes South requires backcountry navigation skills
  • Camping is allowed at access point
  • No Restrooms
  • No Water
  • No Telephone (poor cell phone coverage)