The Top 16 Attractions around Palisade
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Palisade. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Palisade is a region where 16
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Wild Horses Plateau on Mount Garfield
Highlight • Viewpoint
This plateau/flat spot mid way up Mount Garfield offers a great place to rest and would be an amazing place to camp. You can often spot wild horses grazing on the grass here.
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Corn Lake
Highlight • Lake
Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.
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Palisade Plunge (Final Chute)
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
The last five miles are narrow, sandy and right at the edge of a cliff. If you can‘t handle exposed bits and are scared of heights, this section will be …
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Mount Garfield Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The Mount Garfield Trailhead is fun even if you don't plan on hiking. There are old mining remnants scattered and you can walk inbewteen the rocks at the base. It's …
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Coal Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a great dirt path if you are looking for something not very strenuous, but still interesting. Along the trail you can spot wild horses grazing, pictographs on the rock walls, and long horns watching you curiously.
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Palisade Rim Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Right before the junction of the Upper Loop, enjoy some amazing views of the area around Palisade. You can get to the famous Ute Petroglyphs by following a signposted trail …
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Mount Garfield
Highlight • Summit
The top of Mount Garfield offers amazing views of the Palisade fruit farms, National Monument, and contrasting desert surroundings.
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Main Canyon Rock Formations
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
Main Canyon is a very cool trail that has unique rock formations. Since it is in a canyon, you have large rock walls on both sides that long horn sheep love to navigate.
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Main Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Main Canyon is a very cool trail that has unique rock formations. Since it is in a canyon, you have large rock walls on both sides that long horn sheep love to navigate.
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Palisade Plunge (Mid)
Highlight • MTB Park
This part of "The Plunge" is pure singletrack bliss! Great flow with tons of side options and little features to spice up your ride, just keep an eye out for them.
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Corn Lake
Highlight • Lake
Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.
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