Coyote Buttes North
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Kanab
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Plan half a day (5–6 km round trip, GPS needed).
- Opening Hours
- Daily capped entry; advance permit lottery (online 4 months ahead + next-day walk-in).
- Ticket Price
- BLM permit required (fee); only winners may enter.
- Address
- The Wave, Coyote Buttes North, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.9927, -112.0141
Introduction
The Wave, in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on the Arizona–Utah border, is wind-eroded sandstone shaped into wavelike red rock layers, called 'Earth's most photogenic rock'. Its surface looks kneaded into flowing lines, graded orange, ochre and white under raking light — utterly surreal. To protect the fragile site, the BLM issues very few daily permits (online lottery + next-day walk-in), with win rates often under 5%, making 'seeing the Wave' a lottery of luck. The hike has no clear trail; sand and slickrock intertwine, needing GPS and often a guide, and the return is easy to lose amid similar terrain.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Coyote Buttes North?
Daily capped entry; advance permit lottery (online 4 months ahead + next-day walk-in).
How much is the admission for Coyote Buttes North?
BLM permit required (fee); only winners may enter.
Any practical tips for visiting Coyote Buttes North?
Apply online at least 4 months ahead. Next-day walk-in: queue at dawn.
How long should I spend at Coyote Buttes North?
A typical visit takes Plan half a day (5–6 km round trip, GPS needed)..