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26-Apr-2001 -- Thursday

This confluence is in the Coyote Buttes Wilderness Study Area, which straddles the Utah / Arizona border. Access is by hiking only. There are three trail head access points. I used the Wire Pass Trail Head, which also provides access to the Paria Canyon Primitive Area. The Coyote Buttes themselves are available only to permit holders; the permits are available online.

I had been to the trail head parking area many times, as I use the non-wilderness areas for mountain biking. The hike was very enjoyable, but longer than I had expected. It took about 2.5 hours. The combination of sand, wind and perspiration made me quite “gritty.”

When I reached the confluence I recognized it from Mr. Luttringhaus’ photos. (Sorry if I got the spelling wrong.) I left a small pile of rocks.

I saw lizards, stink bug and ants. There were many beautiful flowers. The prickly pears were in bloom. The rocks formations are unique. A great day of exploring!

In the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.