Palisade Basecamp
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Colorado
Palisade Rim Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
856 ft
Gain
16 min
Time
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Trail character
Difficult
Why you'll love it
Part of Palisade Plunge
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Palisade Rim Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 856 ft
- Elevation loss
- 516 ft
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About this trail
Palisade Rim Trail offers a challenging 1.5-mile descent through Colorado's striking landscape as part of the Palisade Plunge trail system. This difficult route rewards experienced riders with technical terrain and impressive views of the surrounding palisade formations. The compact length makes it an intense but manageable challenge for skilled mountain bikers looking to push their abilities.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Bureau of Land Management
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