Hiking – Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible

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Hiking – Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible

Palisade Plunge hiker shuttle, date flexible

  • Wed, Oct 1, 2025
  • Western Slope
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 17.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,005 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,028 ft

TBD (early!) at Palisade Rim trailhead, Palisade for hiker shuttle pickup. Shuttle fee $26 per person, due in early September TBD. Date may change depending on weather conditions.

Let's enjoy the Plunge, hiker style! 5300' 17 mile descent, 1005' gain, hopefully some fall colors up top. Shuttle hire from the end at Palisade Rim trailhead to near the top of the Mesa (75 minutes). Leader permission required. Expect bikers on the trail.

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Come prepared for a long day. 10 essentials, poles, layers, etc.

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