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Bittersweet Trail

4.3 (4 Ratings)
Bitter on the uphill, sweet on the slightly exposed ridgeline descent.
2
mi
Distance
108
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Wildflowers

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.96mi
Distance
108ft
Elevation Gain
197ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,759ft
High Point
2,633ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Bittersweet branches off of the Camaro Loop in the south and the Sunset Pass Trail in the north. This trail traverses some serious topography for Tucson Mountains standards. The climbs are slightly technical due to the rocks, but 100% doable.

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Contributors
Chad Dailey