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3,845 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:08:41
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
1,688 ft
Altitude min
1,877 ft
Altitude max
1,832 ft
Altitude start
1,692 ft
Altitude end
-3.64%
Grade
-35.515%
Grade max
38.343%
Grade min
744 ft
Distance climb
2,799 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:08:41
Avg time

Palisade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Deem Hills
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119711 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112679 in Trail Running
    • #83660 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Palisade is a 3,845 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Phoenix Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 62 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: May 23, 2026
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on Apr 24, 2022
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to palisade trailhead (33.729950, -112.150390)
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        Routes with this trail

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        One Black Diamond
        9 miles • 1,437 ft • 6 •
        This trail has one black diamond
        3.5 ★★★★★
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        1 Review & Comments

        Ampfrog Ampfrog
        Rode eastbound; not sure if it is always in the current state, or if from recent monsoon season, but the short uphill start was heavily rutted, ended up just walking most of it. Once at the top, it is a pretty fun long downhill that is a great exercise in line choice through the rocks. Looks like it would be a less strenuous/technical ride up compared to other trails in the park (and definitely easier to ride up than Circ trail to the south).

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Palisade

        ▼ Where is Palisade located?
        Palisade is located in Deem Hills, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Deem Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.72995, -112.15039.
        ▼ How hard is Palisade?
        Palisade is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.64%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Palisade?
        Palisade has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,688 ft to 1,877 ft.
        ▼ Is Palisade a point to point trail?
        Palisade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Palisade?
        Palisade is 3,845 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Palisade?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Palisade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Palisade?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Palisade are:
        • April (5 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Palisade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Palisade are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Palisade?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Palisade. The trail is 3,845 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Palisade?
        Palisade is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 576 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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