more stats
1,135 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
6,562 ft
Altitude min
6,585 ft
Altitude max
6,575 ft
Altitude start
6,562 ft
Altitude end
-1.064%
Grade
-6.644%
Grade max
5.261%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
717 ft
Distance down
146 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Mesa Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmer Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140774 in Trail Running
    • #128589 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,795 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,120 in Trail Running
    • #3,724 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Mesa Upper is a 1,135 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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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 38.8813, -104.77413.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.064%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,562 ft to 6,585 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Upper a point to point trail?
      Mesa Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Upper?
      Mesa Upper is 1,135 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:
      • August (11 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
      • July (10 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 2 minutes to ride Mesa Upper. The trail is 1,135 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 very popular trail. There have been 873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,098 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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