Nationally known for its beauty, the Paria Canyon has towering walls streaked with desert varnish, huge red rock amphitheaters, sandstone arches, wooded terraces, and hanging gardens. The 3,000-foot escarpment known as the Vermilion Cliffs dominates the remainder of the wilderness with its thick Navajo sandstone face, steep, boulder-strewn slopes, rugged arroyos and stark overall appearance. Some of the best slot canyon hiking opportunities on the Colorado Plateau are found here. Deer and desert bighorn sheep inhabit the area.
Trail | Miles Roundtrip | Difficulty | Type |
Buckskin Gulch Coyote Buttes | 21 miles | Strenuous | Slot Permits Required |
Cobra Arch Coyote Buttes | 3.35 miles (oneway) | Moderate/ Strenuous | Arch |
White Pocket Coyote Buttes | 4 miles | Moderate | Exploration Area |
Steamboat Rock Coyote Buttes | 5.2 miles | Moderate | Exploration Area |
The Wave North Coyote Buttes | 5.5 miles | Moderate | Exploration Area Permits Required |
Cottonwood Teepees South Coyote Buttes | Varies (4 hrs) | Moderate | Exploration Area Permits Required |
Varies (4 hrs) | Moderate | Exploration Area Permits Required |
