Bittersweet Trail

Bittersweet Trail is a short mountain biking route in Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona, on county land about half a mile from the park's center. The trail is an out-and-back that covers just over a mile round trip, with a high point of about 2,707 feet and a low of about 2,659 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade near the start, and the whole route is easy to fit into a longer day on the park's trails. The cooler months are the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson show November highs around 75°F with lows near 48°F, while June and July average highs around 100°F. Camaro Loop Trail is about 0.4 miles away for another ride, and Rocky 13 Trail and Cascabel Trail are both within about half a mile for hikers. Climbers can find the Tucson Mountains climbing area about 5.6 miles away.