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Colorado River via Palisade Plunge

Colorado River via Palisade Plunge(edit)

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   #4 hike out of 41 in Grand Mesa National Forest   |   
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14.3 mi
Distance
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7 hrs 53 min
Time
terrain
4,298 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Grand Mesa National Forest.

This trail goes by Cliff Lake Reservoir, Cliff Lake Dam, and Colorado River.


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Great Colorado Loop 1 week ago
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Babs Schmerler 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Lower Plunge

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