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A hard to reach patch of picturesque sandstones. The grey rocky cover layer is sometimes just a few cm thick. The structure makes the area look like enormous marble cake covered by a sugar icing.
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Coyote Buttes North
An impressive sandstone formation that characterizes the park, known for its colors, patterns and shape. However, due its frail environment and high demand, advance permits are required, done through a lottery system. (BLM map)
Straddling around the park's boundaries, these impressive red-colored sandstone cliffs can be seen from quite a distance.
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follow a mostly-dry wash to the Colorado River; 3 mi round-trip; no overnight parking; some rock scrambling and wayfinding required (AllTrails map)