Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle

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Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle

Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle

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

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 above the Wild Rose picnic area (70 minute drive). Leader permission required. Expect bikers on the trail.

TBD (early!) at Palisade Rim trailhead, Palisade for hiker shuttle pickup. Shuttle fee $27-33 per person, due in early September. Date may change depending on weather conditions.

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

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