
After a short walk through the forest along the New Hance Trail, we got to the rim. Coronado Butte seen ahead poking out.

Descending along the New Hance Trail. You can see the southern saddle of Coronado Butte above Chris' head.

Along the New Hance Trail, view toward Coronado Butte.

Descending the New Hance Trail.

Shortly after this photo was taken we left the trail to head up to the saddle on the left in this photo.

Ascending the spine, Class 2.

Coronado Butte ahead.

View back toward the saddle.

View back toward the rim as we make our way up the south ridge of Coronado Butte.

Class 2.

Short Class 2/3 sections along the way.

Another shot back, the saddle visible behind Josh.

A short cliff band ahead, avoidable on the right.

Wrapping around the cliff band in search for a way to get above it.

Class 2 gully to get over the cliff band.

Coronado Butte comes into view. A flatter section of ridgeline walking leads toward its base.

Below Coronado Butte's southern cliffs. A social trail wraps around (stay low) to the northeast side.

View back along the ridge. Sinking Ship visible top right.

Along the social trail as it wraps around, where we also got some great views of the Grand Canyon!

A series of cliff protrusions on the northeast face of Coronado Butte. The gully we headed up is located on the left in this photo.

View back as we start up the gully.

Class 2/3, loose.

Toward the top of the gully, looking down at the Class 3 found higher up. Less loose and dirty.

At the top of the first gully. You can see Chris starting along the ledge. Josh seen coming up the last bit of the gully.

View back along the ledge toward the first gully.

The ledge wraps around and becomes more narrow. The ledge leads into the second gully we'd have to ascend, seen center.

Close-up at the narrowest section. A bit exposed, but only has a short Class 2 section due to the boulder.

View back at the narrow section.

Class 2/3 up the second gully.

View back toward the top of the second gully.

Another ledge wraps around.

Hugging the cliffs as we wrap around. Above Chris (pink shirt) is a short Class 3 move.

Short Class 3 move leading to the final Class 3 section.

A couple of short blocks leads to a few traverse-y moves on the right.

Past the last bit of Class 3, easy scrambling leads to the summit block, seen ahead.

Coronado Butte summit, view south toward the rim.

Coronado Butte summit, view north toward the Grand Canyon.

A shot northeast.

Close-up northeast.
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