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 3.9 (9)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Southern Arizona and Tucson
  4. …Tucson
  5. Robles Pass Trail Park
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“Bitter on the technical uphill, sweet on the slightly exposed, ridgeline descent. ”

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Miles

3.2

KM
Singletrack

2,751' 838 m

High

2,662' 811 m

Low

148' 45 m

Up

100' 31 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Bittersweet branches off of the Camaro Loop trail in the south and the Sunset Pass trail in the north. This trail traverses some serious topography for Tucson Mountains standards. The climbs are technical but 100% rideable. Be careful on the downhill, where saguaro cacti and the occasional small rock drop can present surprises.

Contacts

Local Club: Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

Land Manager: Pima County - Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 9 votes

#3

in Robles Pass Trail Park

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  3.9 from 9 votes
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#3

in Robles Pass Trail Park

#335

in Arizona

#12,225

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The crest of the hill on Bittersweet Trail rewards with amazing views to the east and west. This photo is looking west towards the fast, fun descent that is your reward for making the climb.
Sep 11, 2014 near Drexel…, AZ
Riding here, it is easy to forget you are so close to the city, except for the rare hilltops you can see it from.
Jan 13, 2017 near Drexel…, AZ
Final rock
Dec 20, 2014 near Drexel…, AZ
Upper Bittersweet
Dec 20, 2014 near Drexel…, AZ
Nice views of Tucson looking east
Dec 23, 2017 near Drexel…, AZ
Goin' down Bittersweet
Dec 20, 2014 near Drexel…, AZ

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