Bittersweet Trail

Bittersweet Trail is a short mountain biking route in Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona, on county land about 0.8 miles out and back. The trail is a compact ride of about 1.6 miles round trip, with a total climb of 117 feet and a steepest stretch of about 5% at roughly 0.6 miles in. It's a low-commitment way to get on a bike in the desert, with rocky surfaces and desert vegetation underfoot. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson show March highs around 76°F and November highs around 75°F, while June and July average highs near 100°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. 360 Vista Trail and Sunset Pass Trail are each about 0.4 miles away, and Cascabel Trail is a hiking option at the same distance. Climbers can find the Tucson Mountains climbing area about 5 miles off.