Palmer Trail

Manitou Springs · Colorado

2.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

24 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
68°
68°
90°
20 mph
Gust23 mph
5:55 AM
8:16 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.18 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours7% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Palmer Trail is a 2.2-mile mountain bike trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 24 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Manitou Springs rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Manitou Springs.

Mountain Biking in Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Palmer Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Photos

1 photo of Palmer Trail in Manitou Springs

Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Marking

Some Markers

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Palmer Trail FAQ

Where is Palmer Trail?

Palmer Trail is a mountain bike trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Palmer Trail?

Palmer Trail is 2.2 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 24 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Palmer Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Palmer Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Manitou Springs include Barr Trail, Path from Ruxton to base of Incline, Ute Pass Trail, Intemann Trail, Longs Ranch Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Palmer Trail?

Trail marking is listed as some markers.

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