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SavePalisade trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Horseback, Gravel Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often exposed. Scenery includes canyons, views and creeks. Common trail features include berms, drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Skyway and County Line Cross Country Ski Trails, Grand Mesa East and Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area.
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- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
16 trails
- Hike
31 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 49
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 16
- Trails Hike
- 31
- Trails Trail Running
- 31
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 14
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 14
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 186 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 77 miles
- Total Descent
- 25,932 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,111 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,825 ft
- Reports
- 162
- Photos
- 98
- Completed Counter
- 7,899
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Grand Mesa East
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Popular Palisade Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.8 • 4,078 ft • 29 ft • 819 •
The last section of the Palisade Plunge trail drops into a deep canyon in a fun, technical, wild section of trail. The lower canyon section remains open when the rest of the Palisade Plunge trail is closed for annual wildlife closure...
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,904 ft • 261 ft • 662 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 189 ft • 629 •
Technical ascending and descending up and along a sagebrush canyon. Can be filled with hikers especially the lower areas and on weekends. This trail flows best if you ride it clockwise, descend the SW portion, and climb the NE portion.
• 75 ★ 4.6 • 4 miles • 512 ft • 522 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 5,157 ft • 422 ft • 498 •
Technical ascending and descending up and along a sagebrush canyon. Can be filled with hikers especially the lower areas and on weekends.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 3 miles • 13 ft • 401 •
Easy flow trail that takes you from top to bottom.
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 18 miles • 1,287 ft • 401 •
Want to ride 32 miles of amazing singletrack? The Palisade Plunge is open as of May 29, 2021! An epic point to point challenge, from the alpine aspen groves of the Grand Mesa to the desert shores of the Colorado River, the Palisade...
• 60 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 20 ft • 372 •
This trail has it all. A bit of tech, a lot of flow, all fun.
Palisade Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 31 miles • 1,622 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
The Palisade Plunge provides ~32 mi of trail atop the Grand Mesa and along its stunning west flank as it...
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 587 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
The Palisade Plunge has already been called one of the most iconic trails in the country. It is also a...
★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 614 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Wash/Gulley trail that parallels/crosses the access road multiple time. Very fun, very different...
• 13 miles • 1,804 ft • 9 •
• 6 miles • 1,160 ft • 7 •
• 30 miles • 2,561 ft • 1 •
Photos of Palisade Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Palisade Plunge | Oct 2, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Denver) Oct 2, 2026 | Dry | CrispinP | ||
| Stagecoach | Sep 25, 2026 @ 3:14pm (America/Denver) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | randyfay | ||
| Palisade Rim (upper) | May 15, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver) May 15, 2026 | Dry | Jordanb22 | ||
| Palisade Rim | Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 25, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | BCBassett | ||
| Palisade Rim (lower) | Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 25, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | BCBassett | ||
| Palisade Plunge - Upper Canyon | Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 25, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | BCBassett | ||
| Plunge to Rim Connector - Lower | Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 25, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | BCBassett | ||
| Palisade Plunge - Lower Canyon | Sep 30, 2025 @ 9:37am (America/Denver) Sep 30, 2025 | Dry | eLBy Alsea Falls TC | ||
| Coal Canyon - BLM 300 | Jan 11, 2025 @ 2:24pm Jan 11, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | randyfay | ||
| Mutton Buster | Aug 3, 2024 @ 5:35am Aug 3, 2024 | Variable | rlaca001 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Deells | wishlist | trail | activity #107555967 | Nov 10, 2026 @ 12:42pm Nov 10, 2026 |
| mona-birgisson | ridden | trail | activity #107059140 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:38am Nov 2, 2026 |
| dheras10602 | wishlist | route | activity #106705867 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:13pm Oct 27, 2026 |
| graziiigraziii | wishlist | trail | activity #106493525 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:34am Oct 24, 2026 |
| joneseb987 | wishlist | trail | activity #106225103 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 2:06pm Oct 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I rode up from river about 10 miles, to... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 4:36pm Jun 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | This was an amazing adventure trail. I had fun... | Jun 19, 2025 @ 10:42am Jun 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Awesome adventure ride! Anyone that says you... | Nov 25, 2024 @ 8:09pm Nov 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | I think you are spot on. Especially with the... | Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:24pm Sep 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | If the trail was called the Palisade traverse... | Sep 25, 2024 @ 11:31am Sep 25, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k33 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge8 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k33 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 29 | 151 miles | 22,877 ft | 63 miles | 5,961 ft | #1,653 | #49 | 98 | 159 | 3 | 4,105 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 101 miles | 8,904 ft | 33 miles | 5,850 ft | 114 | 102 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 67 miles | 5,627 ft | 20 miles | 5,902 ft | #1,462 | #32 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 74 miles | 7,415 ft | 26 miles | 4,672 ft | #1,004 | #550 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 42 miles | 948 ft | 6 miles | 5,827 ft | #1,365 | #10 | 4 | ||||
| Horse | 16 | 93 miles | 10,860 ft | 39 miles | 5,902 ft | #783 | #30 | 14 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 31 | 164 miles | 22,241 ft | 68 miles | 5,961 ft | #1,756 | #57 | 148 | 2 | 899 | ||
| Trail Running | 31 | 164 miles | 22,241 ft | 68 miles | 5,961 ft | #1,319 | #41 | 148 | 2 | 224 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 14 | 101 miles | 8,904 ft | 33 miles | 5,850 ft | 14 | 1 | 17 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 14 | 101 miles | 8,904 ft | 33 miles | 5,850 ft | 14 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 50 miles | 3,491 ft | 13 miles | 6,076 ft | #426 | #9 | 283 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Palisade?
Palisade has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Palisade?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Palisade are:
- Palisade Plunge - Lower Canyon (4.5/5)
- Palisade Rim (upper) (4.4/5)
- Blue Ribbon (4.2/5)
- Palisade Rim (4.2/5)
- Mutton Buster (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Palisade?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Palisade are:
- September (41 activities)
- June (37 activities)
- April (31 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Palisade?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Palisade. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Palisade?
The longest trail in Palisade is Palisade Plunge at 18.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Palisade?
The best hiking trails in Palisade are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Palisade?
The best trail running trails in Palisade are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Palisade?
Palisade has a total of 49 trails. Of those, 29 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Palisade to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Palisade?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Palisade is Monument Trail with 1,461 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Palisade?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Palisade is Palisade Plunge with 5,883 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Palisade?
Palisade supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Palisade?
The following bike services are available in Palisade:
- Shuttle Service (2)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Palisade?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Palisade is Palisade Rim with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Palisade?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Palisade. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Palisade?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Palisade are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Palisade?
The overall region status for Palisade is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Palisade?
There are 13 trails in Palisade that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Palisade?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Palisade are: View all mountain biking routes in Palisade.
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What type of bike is most common in Palisade?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Palisade are:
- AM (11 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Palisade?
The highest summit in Palisade is Mount Logan at 8,402 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Palisade?
The most popular Strava segments in Palisade are:
- The Jank (3,154 athletes)
- Powderhorn 2019 XC Decent (2,241 athletes)
- PBR-P (2,192 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Palisade?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Palisade. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Palisade.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Palisade?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Palisade are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Palisade?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Palisade are:
- Mutton Buster (4.3/5)
- Hither (5/5)
- Yon (5/5)
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