more stats
191 ft
Distance
-9 ft
Descent
00:00:12
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
6,561 ft
Altitude min
6,570 ft
Altitude max
6,570 ft
Altitude start
6,561 ft
Altitude end
-4.791%
Grade
-8.094%
Grade max
-3.25%
Grade min
191 ft
Distance down
00:00:12
Avg time

Mesa Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmer Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #283954 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #336469 in Trail Running
    • #156467 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,827 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,147 in Trail Running
    • #4,903 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Mesa Upper is a 191 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa Upper located?
      Mesa Upper is located in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Palmer Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.87992, -104.77449.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.791%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Upper?
      The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,561 ft to 6,570 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Upper a point to point trail?
      Mesa Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper is 191 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mesa Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mesa Upper are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mesa Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Mesa Upper. The trail is 191 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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