2.1 mi
Distance
942 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 8m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Palisade Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 2.1 miles long and gains 942 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is South Fork, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Fork, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Rio Grande County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Aspen Ridge RV Park
0.7 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
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Alder Guard Station
1.7 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
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Chinook Cabins & RV Park
1.8 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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