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Mesa County

Palisade Rim Loop Trails

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United States

Colorado

Mesa County

Palisade Rim Loop Trails

Moderate

5.0

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Palisade Rim Loop Trails

04:49

13.5km

410m

Hiking

Desert rim trail with ancient Ute petroglyphs overlooking Colorado's wine country and river valley.

You'll start your adventure on the Palisade Rim Loop Trail with a climb through switchbacks that …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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1.64 km

Palisades Rim Lower Loop

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The Palisades Rim Lower Loop, much like its Upper counterpart, is a very popular trail amongst mountain bikers, so watch out for them even if you have precedence, they sometimes go down very fast!

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Palisade Rim Viewpoint

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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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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,460 m)

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Today

Thursday 27 November

10°C

-1°C

0 %

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This route was planned by komoot.

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