Palisade Rim Trail – Open *Heat Advisory
Palisade Plunge Trail – Open *Heat Advisory From Lands End Crossing Down
TRAIL CONDITION BREAKDOWN.
Mesa Top Section – Expect areas with depressed cattle tracks with 3 water crossings. Temperatures are great this time of year and views are beautiful.
Shirttail Point to Lands End Crossing Section – 1.33 miles from the Shirttail parking lot there is about 2 miles of significant overgrowth. Trail is visible but expect dense vegetation. There is two creek crossings between mile markers 12 and 14.
Lands End Crossing to the Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 Section – Heat advisory! Trail is in good riding condition. Expect some loose smaller rocks to be on the trail from mile markers 16.5 to 19. There is areas with loose soil and one creek crossing around mile marker 16.
Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 to Trail End – Heat advisory! Extreme trail sloughing. This section has significant amounts of soil sloughing onto the trail, particularly from mile marker 25 to 28. Some loose sand on the trail around features. One down tree near mile marker 26.5. Ride with Caution
We are currently working to get trail crews onto the Palisade Plunge, because of the conditions we are currently NOT offering shuttle services. We plan to resume shuttle services on September 1st!
If you are riding, the Emergency bailout is well marked if you’re running low on water, have a mechanical issue or are getting tired. Please use caution and carry enough water. The Palisade Plunge is not an easy trail – it is a great single track adventure for advanced riders. The trail closes for the season November 30, 2025.
Deep Creek trail to the Plunge to Powderhorn – Dry
County Line and Skyway trails – Dry
West Bench Trail – Dry
Please contact Palisade Cycle for updates: (970) 464-9266