Palisade Rim Trail – Open *Heat Advisory*
Palisade Plunge Trail – *OPEN with a Heat Advisory* We are recommending that people start their ride from the Shirttail point parking lot (riding the last 21 miles of the trail. Trail section by section condition break down below.
TRAIL CONDITION BREAKDOWN.
Mesa Top Section – Open. Trail is in the best riding condition from trail start to deep creek intersection. Beyond deep creek, expect a couple muddy sections on approach to shirttail point.
Shirttail Point to Lands End Crossing Section – Some downed trees with overgrowth in spots. Expect a variety of conditions. Ongoing maintenance is happening.
Lands End Crossing to the Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 Section – *HEAT ADVISORY* Lands End to Cliff Lake had trail maintenance and pruning. Cliff Lake to the bail out expect some loose smaller rocks to be on the trail and sections of sandy soil. There are a couple downed trees and brushy overgrowth. Due to the drought, trail is very sandy in a few spots. Continued maintenance is happening.
Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 to Trail End – *HEAT ADVISORY* Due to drought, some trail sections have significant sloughing and are almost unrideable. Trail crews are working on maintenance for this section. Ride with Caution
The Palisade Plunge has a shaded structure at the emergency bail out.
We are currently working to get more trail crews onto the Palisade Plunge.
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, 2026.
Deep Creek trail to the Plunge to Powderhorn – Deep creek and Plunge to Powderhorn open and riding well.
County Line and Skyway trails – Open and riding great.
West Bench Trail – A little rocky from the start to Powderhorn. From the first lift to the second two large trees down. Beware of Lift construction at the top of the West End Lift. The trail ends at this point, please do not trespass past the lift.
Please contact Palisade Cycle for updates: (970) 464-9266