7.9 miles
Distance
942 ft
Climb
-938 ft
Descent
831 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
669 ft
Altitude min
801 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-40.4%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is the complete bittersweet "loop." It's mainly in the culverts below neighborhoods. You'll find some wood features, a surprising gap jump if you follow this direction (near the end) but it's definitely worth a trip for something a bit different if you're in the area.

Detailed Description
Complete Bittersweet is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Kaiser Missouri. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 942 ft with a max elevation of 831 ft then descends -938 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 38 min
  • Altitude change
    6 ft
  • Altitude min
    669 ft
  • Altitude start
    801 ft
  • Altitude end
    807 ft
  • Climb
    942 ft
  • Descent
    -938 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.4%
  • Grade min
    23.5%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Riding area
    Lake of the Ozarks
  • Primary Activity
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    9
Avg: 4.5 (4 votes)
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Bittersweet Northeast Corner
    Jun 16, 2022 @ 1:30pm
    Jun 16, 2022
    Bittersweet Fire Station to Albany
    Apr 27, 2020 @ 12:45pm
    Apr 27, 2020
    		a few mud spots. some spots with water over gravel (ie no mud) - overall rideable.
    Bittersweet Inside Albany Drive
    Apr 27, 2020 @ 12:45pm
    Apr 27, 2020
    		a few mud spots. some spots with water over gravel (ie no mud) - overall rideable.
    Bittersweet Albany to Lakewood
    Apr 27, 2020 @ 12:45pm
    Apr 27, 2020
    		a few mud spots. some spots with water over gravel (ie no mud) - overall rideable.
    Bittersweet to Loop
    Apr 27, 2020 @ 12:45pm
    Apr 27, 2020
    		a few mud spots. some spots with water over gravel (ie no mud) - overall rideable.
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    • By slabhardcheese & contributors
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