more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:11:36
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
6,320 ft
Altitude min
6,402 ft
Altitude max
6,334 ft
Altitude start
6,352 ft
Altitude end
0.242%
Grade
-55.039%
Grade max
27.657%
Grade min
3,967 ft
Distance climb
3,147 ft
Distance down
544 ft
Distance flat
00:11:36
Avg time

Palmer Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmer Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97553 in Trail Running
    • #149576 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #823 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,787 in Trail Running
    • #4,551 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Palmer Point is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 582 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on Jul 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Directions to palmer-point trailhead (38.878270, -104.780160)

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      Videos

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      MTB Snippets| Hitting Drops in Palmer Park, CO
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      4:52 | 338 | Dec 23, 2020 , Colorado Springs
      youtuber Palmer Park - The Point - 5.7.13
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      839 | Aug 31, 2016 , Colorado Springs

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,163 ft • 11 •
      Starting at the south east corner of Palmer Park by the intersection of Academy Blvd. and Maizeland Rd....
      5 miles • 416 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Start in Palmer at the northeast entrance off of Brenner Place. There is a "Greencrest" sign with trails...
      7 miles • 694 ft • 11 • Loop •
      My best guess at coming up with a moderate-to-kinda-easy loop in Palmer Park. What is "green" in Palmer is...
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jrhockney
      Nice fun blue with some slight rolls and optional drops great for practice.
      doubletrackdodgermtb
      Nice loop trail, has tech mixed with some flat flow and random alternate paths, the photo shown is from the trail grand view, after the parking lot at about mile 1.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Palmer Point located?
      Palmer Point 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 38.87827, -104.78016.
      ▼ How hard is Palmer Point?
      Palmer Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.242%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Palmer Point?
      Palmer Point has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,320 ft to 6,402 ft.
      ▼ Is Palmer Point a point to point trail?
      Palmer Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Palmer Point?
      Palmer Point is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Palmer Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Palmer Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Palmer Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Palmer Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Palmer Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Palmer Point. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Palmer Point?
      Palmer Point is a very popular trail. There have been 4,414 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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