Overview

• Premier hiking destination located at the base of the Catalina Mountains, just north of Tucson

• Hiking creekside with mountain vistas

Parking, restrooms & amenities

• Accessible parking, accessible restrooms, potable water and seasonal trail store near parking lot

• Visitor center offering hiking information, trail maps, and a gift shop

• Rangers are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Large picnic area with tall shade trees located at the trailhead

• Benches are located along the trail for resting

• Dogs allowed on leash

Trail Route

• 2.5-mile loop along Sutherland wash and desert mesa with views of Catalina Mountains

• Partial shade in wash, no shade on mesa

• Obstacles include narrow sections, staircases, sandy sections, slopes >8%

• Shallow water crossings after rainstorms