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2,550 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
6,543 ft
Altitude min
6,573 ft
Altitude max
6,559 ft
Altitude start
6,562 ft
Altitude end
0.116%
Grade
-14.449%
Grade max
9.012%
Grade min
1,280 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Upper Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmer Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64032 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87896 in Trail Running
    • #105647 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Mesa is a 2,550 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 486 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Upper Mesa Trail Reports

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on Jul 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      doubletrackdodgermtb
      Fun trails, fast techy lots of rocks to fly right threw

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Upper Mesa located?
      Upper Mesa 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 38.88004, -104.77265.
      How hard is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.116%.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,543 ft to 6,573 ft.
      Is Upper Mesa a point to point trail?
      Upper Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is 2,550 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper Mesa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Upper Mesa?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Mesa are:
      • June (43 activities)
      • April (34 activities)
      • August (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Upper Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper Mesa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Mesa. The trail is 2,550 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is a very popular trail. There have been 3,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,684 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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