Recreation Region: Santa Catalina Mountains

Sutherland #6

The west end of the trail starts in Santa Catalina State Park, but after 1 mile it enters the Coronado National Forest. This arduous hike quickly ascends the side of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness for another 8.9 miles where it connects to Mount Lemmon Trail #5.

Current Conditions

From January 1st to April 30th, traveling more than 400 feet off this Forest Service system trail is prohibited due to the bighorn sheep lambing season. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(a) No animal may be brought, or allowed to enter, into the Restricted Area at any time during the year. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, dogs, domestic sheep, and goats.  

General Information

Leashed dogs are allowed within the Catalina State Park boundary, however, the Sutherland Trail starts in Catalina State Park and after a mile, the trail enters the Coronado National Forest where dogs are not permitted.

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are prohibited. This includes the use of motor vehicles, motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.

Dogs are prohibited in the Bighorn Sheep Management Area portion of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness.