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Mountain Biking · Palisade, CO

Palisade Plunge: Otto's Wall (Shirttail Point - Lands End Rd) Section

difficultTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 11 mi
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Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.4 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,660 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,731ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Otto's Wall is a 3.1-mile mountain biking section of the Palisade Plunge trail in Palisade, Colorado. The route runs from Shirttail Point to Lands End Road on the western lip of the Grand Mesa. It is classified as difficult and features sharp, steep switchbacks that descend approximately 600 feet. The trail surface includes sandy sections and technical features designed to challenge riders. Parking is available at the Shirttail Point trailhead, which also contains a vault toilet but no running water. Riders can access the trail via dirt roads across the mesa or by driving up Lands End Road. The section is open from April through October.

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Gain

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Steepest

High point

4,731 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,731 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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