Stagecoach

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Stagecoach is a mountain biking trail located within the Powderhorn Mountain Resort trail network near Palisade and Cedaredge on the Western Slope. It serves as an uphill-only, one-way route designed for hikers and bikers to ascend through Aspen Glades. The trail provides views of the Grand Mesa, Plateau Valley, Chalk Mountain, and the Powderhorn base area. Sources vary on specific metrics: one listing describes it as a 3-mile moderate route at 9,818 feet elevation, while another Trailforks entry lists it as a 4-mile black diamond singletrack near Palisade. The typical duration is cited as approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is pet-friendly. Access is tied to the Powderhorn Bike Park schedule, which operates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and extends to Thursdays and Fridays from 11 AM to 4 PM during July and August. The trail is generally accessible from April through October, though conditions depend on snow.