New Discoveries and Highlights of Sutherland Wash Rock Art District

Come see what has been newly discovered. A multi-year effort by a group of AAHS members to record the rock art in Sutherland Wash Rock Art District will be completed this year. Having already recorded 680 panels and grinding features, the group is currently working on the ancient trails. The site, also known as Baby Jesus/Catalina Vista/Sheep Tanks, etc., is incredibly rich in Hohokam glyphs spread over a 3.5 mile swath north to south and almost a mile wide at the widest point. Janine Hernbrode, who has been coordinating the effort, and Bill Gillespie, Coronado National Forest Archaeologist will share some of the new discoveries and details of the research. Most of the 4 to 5 mile walk will be on unimproved trail but a few of the sites can only be accessed by scrambling over boulders. A 2 mile long 4-wheel drive road is access to the trailhead. The group is limited to 20 people dependent on the availability of 4-wheel drive vehicles. Come see what has been newly discovered. To register contact Janine Hernbrode.

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