# Palisade plunge
What is the Palisade Plunge and why is it a big deal?
Author and mountain biker Morgan Tilton looks down on Palisade from a high point on the Palisade PlungePhoto by Eric Phillips. One of the country’s newest and lengthiest mountain bike trails recently opened on Colorado’s Western Slope in Palisade, which is well known for harvesting state-grown wine and fruit.
What to expect on the Palisade Plunge mountain bike route
Mountain biker Eric Phillips navigates follows through tight switchbacks on the lower-third of the Palisade Plunge route.Photo by Morgan Tilton. The Palisade Plunge is one of the country’s newest, lengthiest mountain bike trails, which recently opened on Colorado’s Western Slope.
Where to stay when you ride the Palisade Plunge
The lobby and in-house bar of the Spoke and Vine Motel in Palisade, ColoradoPhoto by Morgan Tilton. We enjoy camping and looked into the camping options when we planned our trip to mountain bike the 32-mile Palisade Plunge, but it didn’t seem to complement our needs this go-around.
Where to eat when you ride the Palisade Plunge
Mountain biker Eric Phillips enjoys homemade peach ice cream at Mclean Farms in Palisade, ColoradoPhoto by Morgan Tilton. Fueling up before a big adventure and replenishing afterward is one of the most enjoyable, best, and important parts of mountain bike endurance rides.