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 good riding condition.
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* Expect some loose smaller rocks to be on the trail from mile markers 16.5 to 19. There is one creek crossing around mile marker 16. Also, downed trees and brushy. Continued maintenance is happening.
Bail Out at mile marker 22.2 to Trail End – *HEAT ADVISORY* 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. 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 – Open with some cattle tracks.
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