Palisade Rim Trail – Open *Heat Advisory*
Palisade Plunge Trail – Closed from Mesa Top to Shirttail Point do to mud and winter like conditions. Shirttail Point down expect a variety of conditions and stay out of the mud please.
TRAIL CONDITION BREAKDOWN.
Mesa Top Section – Closed. Muddy and winter like conditions. Still snow covered in sections
Shirttail Point to Lands End Crossing Section – Some areas of overgrowth and mud. Expect a variety of conditions and please avoid any mud.
Lands End Crossing to the Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 Section – Trail has a variety of riding condition. Expect some loose smaller rocks to be on the trail from mile markers 16.5 to 19. There are areas with loose soil and one creek crossing around mile marker 16. Also, a couple down trees from the winter.
Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 to Trail End – Some 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. 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 – Still has snow coverage in sections. Expect early season conditions with mud.
County Line and Skyway trails – Still has snow coverage in sections. Expect early season conditions with mud.
West Bench Trail – Still has snow coverage in sections. Expect early season conditions with mud.
Please contact Palisade Cycle for updates: (970) 464-9266