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3,543 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
2,726 ft
Altitude min
2,770 ft
Altitude max
2,764 ft
Altitude start
2,726 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-6.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
2,123 ft
Distance down
1,089 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time

Sutherland (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Catalina State Park / 50-Year
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #178114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59770 in Trail Running
    • #43298 in Hiking
    • #20850 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,759 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #840 in Trail Running
    • #778 in Hiking
    • #777 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Sutherland (Lower) is a 3,543 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Apr 2, 2025 @ 10:13am
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Apr 27, 2021 @ 8:23am
Apr 27, 2021
 Dusty, tight sections with cholla close, good ride down from shoots; very rocky sections in Catalina State Park
Mar 30, 2021 @ 8:55am
Mar 30, 2021
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on Apr 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      2
      Catalina Canyon Loop Trail
      2 miles • 178 ft • 1 • Loop •
      9
      To Lemmon
      11 miles • 6,603 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
      From Catalina State Park to Mt Lemmon
      16
      Sutherland Trail - Romero Canyon Loop
      20 miles • 6,530 ft • 7 • Loop •
      2.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 50%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      C-Tuck C-Tuck
      I tried to ride up this trail, ended up hiking up a river bed so I guess I lost the trail (don't be fooled by the cairns up the river bed - it's not a trail). The other footsteps on the riverbed suggest I'm not the first to make this mistake. Had to bash through cactus to get back on trail.
      joeheckler joeheckler
      We descended lower Sutherland from the trail link. A little hike-a-bike due to large boulders and stairs, but otherwise fun trail. The wilderness crossing is not posted “no bikes” so that was ridden as well as is the best part of the trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sutherland (Lower) located?
      Sutherland (Lower) is located in Catalina State Park / 50-Year, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Catalina State Park / 50-Year trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.43089, -110.89943.
      ▼ How hard is Sutherland (Lower)?
      Sutherland (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sutherland (Lower)?
      Sutherland (Lower) has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,726 ft to 2,770 ft.
      ▼ Is Sutherland (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Sutherland (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sutherland (Lower)?
      Sutherland (Lower) is 3,543 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sutherland (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sutherland (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sutherland (Lower)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sutherland (Lower) are:
      • January (7 activities)
      • December (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sutherland (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sutherland (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sutherland (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sutherland (Lower). The trail is 3,543 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sutherland (Lower)?
      Sutherland (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 657 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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