more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:19:01
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
2,636 ft
Altitude min
2,764 ft
Altitude max
2,718 ft
Altitude start
2,636 ft
Altitude end
-0.806%
Grade
-24.462%
Grade max
23.401%
Grade min
3,190 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,107 ft
Distance flat
00:19:01
Avg time

Bittersweet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tucson Mountain Park
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #76375 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96873 in Trail Running
    • #128204 in Hiking
    • #24356 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,001 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,497 in Trail Running
    • #2,508 in Hiking
    • #986 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

Robles pass offers miles of beginner/intermediate singletrack. Its very well signed and easy to follow. its your standard rocky rough Tucson style trails. None of the climbing grades are steep so they are great for any type of rider.

Tags
Rocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Bittersweet Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:51am (America/Phoenix)
Jan 4, 2026
 Trail is about as perfect as can be expected for this area.
Dec 25, 2024 @ 10:14am
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Jun 23, 2024 @ 6:07am
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on Jan 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      11
      SDMB Featured Ride - Robles Pass Loops Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 659 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Ride most of the easy and intermediate trails in the Robles Pass area of Tucson Mountain Park. If you want...
      134
      Tucson Mountains - Full Pull
      60 miles • 5,418 ft • 31 •
      Full lap of most all the trails in Tucson Mountain Park
      10
      Tour de Starr Pass
      16 miles • 1,469 ft • 9 • Loop •
      A loop of the main jam out at Starr Pass. 2.5 to 3 hours.
      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 75%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      JerryTC JerryTC
      Very rocky and some challenging very short climbs for a first timer.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bittersweet located?
      Bittersweet is located in Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Tucson Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.17466, -111.0457.
      ▼ How hard is Bittersweet?
      Bittersweet is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.806%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bittersweet?
      Bittersweet has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,636 ft to 2,764 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bittersweet?
      Bittersweet is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bittersweet?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bittersweet. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bittersweet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bittersweet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bittersweet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Bittersweet. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bittersweet?
      Bittersweet is a very popular trail. There have been 2,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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