The Palisade Adventure Guide

Palisade Rim Trail

Distance:
3.3 mi – 7.2 mi

Distance from Basecamp:
0.8 mi

About:
This dog-friendly trail is a 3.3 mile popular out and back located 0.8 miles from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort. Featuring spectacular river and valley views, the trail is rated as moderate and is open to hikers and mountain bikers alike. Elevation gain = 616 ft.

Directions:
From Palisade Basecamp, travel East on N River Rd to the stop sign at HWY 6. Turn right, the trailhead parking lot will be on your immediate right. The trail begins approximately 100 yds to the South of the parking lot on the East side of the highway.

Riverbend Park

Distance:
3.3 mi

Distance from Basecamp:
2.4 mi

About:
This dog-friendly trail is a moderately trafficked out and back located 2.4 miles from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort. This hike follows the Colorado River and is open to hikers, runners and cyclists alike. Elevation gain = 29 ft.

Directions:
From Palisade Basecamp, travel West on N River Rd approx 1.2 mile, turn Left on Main St approx 0.3 miles, turn Right on Hwy 6 approx 0.2 mile, turn Left on Logan Ct approx 0.5 mile to trailhead parking.

Mt. Garfield

Distance:
3.8 mi

Distance from Basecamp:
3.9 mi

About:
This dog-friendly trail is a 3.8 mile popular out and back located 3.8 miles from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort. Featuring spectacular views and beautiful wild flowers, the trail is rated as difficult and is open to hikers only. Elevation gain = 1,886 ft.

Directions:
From Palisade Basecamp, travel West on N River Rd approx. 1 mile, turn Right on Bower Ave approx. 0.1 mile, turn Left on E 1st St. approx 0.6 mile, turn Right on Elberta Ave approx. 0.2 mile, turn Left on G 7/10 Rd approx. 1.5 mile. G 7/10 Rd turns into 35 8/10 Rd, continue under I-70 to trailhead parking.

Grand Mesa National Forest

Distance:
Varies (Over 3,500 miles of trails to choose from) – See Trails

Distance from Basecamp:
30 mi

About:
This dog-friendly trail is a 3.3 mile popular out and back located 0.8 miles from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort. Featuring spectacular river and valley views, the trail is rated as moderate and is open to hikers and mountain bikers alike. Elevation gain = 616 ft.

Directions:
From Palisade Basecamp, travel East on N River Rd to the stop sign at HWY 6. Turn right, the trailhead parking lot will be on your immediate right. The trail begins approximately 100 yds to the South of the parking lot on the East side of the highway.

Colorado National Monument

Distance:
Varies

Distance from Basecamp:
27 mi

About:
Colorado National Monument is a scenic destination, featuring beautiful views of canyons and giant rock formations. There are hiking trails and a campground available in the National Park.

Directions:
From basecamp, take N River Rd for 2.5 mi to I-70 West. For 22 miles take I-70 West to CO-340 East in Fruita. Exit on 19 from I-70. Follow CO-340 East for 2.6 mi to Rimrock Dr. Take Rimrock Dr for approximately 2.6 mi until you reach the Colorado National Monument entrance.

Colorado Riverfront Trail

Distance:
22.1 mi

Distance from Basecamp:
19.3 mi

About:
This paved trail follows the Colorado River from Loma through Fruita, Grand Junction and Palisade. You will see beautiful views of several parks, lakes mountains, monuments and recreational amenities on your walk or bike ride.

Directions:
From Basecamp, take N River Rd for 2.5 mi to I-70 West. Follow I-70 West for 15.8 mi to I-70 BL W/US-50 W/US-6 W in Grant Junction. Take exit 26 from I-70 West. Continue on I-70 BLW/US-50 W/US-6 W for 0.9 mi until you reach Railroad Blvd where you will find the start of Riverfront trail.