Prospector

Palisade · Colorado

1.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

17 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
59°
47°
63°
22 mph
Gust33 mph
7:00 AM
7:09 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.14 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours31% 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 64°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Prospector is a 1.6-mile mountain bike trail near Palisade, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 17 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Palisade rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Palisade.

Mountain Biking in Palisade

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

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Prospector FAQ

Where is Prospector?

Prospector is a mountain bike trail near Palisade, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Prospector?

Prospector is 1.6 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Prospector?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Prospector?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Palisade include Palisade Rim Trail (Upper), Palisade Plunge, Coal Canyon Road, Yon, Pinball Alley. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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