Coyote Buttes is actually located in the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness area, straddling and south of the Utah-Arizona border. The wilderness area is about 40 miles west of Page, Arizona. It is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. Access is strictly controlled and you can only enter the area with advanced reservation and by permit. The number of people allowed into the area is strictly limited to 20 per Day.
You have to be a hiker to reach this area. There is no road access except at the southern tip of Coyote Buttes South and this access requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The best formations, however, are in Coyote Buttes North. This section is reached via entry points from House Rock Road and Wire Pass.
It is most difficult to describe the way to The Wave. There are no formal trails. The Wave is located at the northwestern edge of the dominant white sandstone formation known as Top Rock. This formation continues south to dividing line between the north and south units. The Wave is along the eastern edge of Sand Cove about 0.4 miles south of the Arizona-Utah state line. It is about a 3-mile hike from Wire Pass (the preferred route). The Wave is quite small. It is best to discuss the route with the Bureau of Land Management personnel when you pick up your permit. The map shows the approximate location to aid you in located it for planning purposes.
The north and south units of Coyote Buttes are treated separately and a permit for one does not allow access to the other. There is a limit of 20 people per day in each unit. For best photo opportunities, you will want to gain access to the north unit. Also access to the south unit is very difficult.
How to come to the South Unit :
If you now how to come to the Wave : It's the same Way, on the House Rock Valley Road.
But you don't stop at the Wire Pass Trailhead, even if you wanna go to the Restrooms there, you drive further Southbound. About a Mile after Wire Pass is the Stateline between Utah and Arizona. The Arizona Trail starts here, a Campground and Restrooms are there.
Mile 14,2 : Winter Road to Fredonia, don't care about that.
Mile 16,1 : Go left to the Lone Tree Reservoir, the Trailhead for People with Cars. To go further, you need a high-heeled 4WD.
2 and a half Miles later youll arrive at the Paw Hole Trailhead. Some Teepees, but not very spectacular.
From now on you have to drive through deep Sand.
Another 3 Miles later you arrive, if you arrive, at the Poverty Flat Ranch. Now its just about 10 or 15 Minutes to go. If you see the Teepees on the left Hand, look for a parking Lot, its free here, and walk around as long as you want. Always watch out for dark Clouds and possible Rain, you wont come back after the Rain.
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