Mountain bike riders will get their chance to experience one of the most exciting new trails in the state, or at least half of it, beginning this weekend. The phase I section of the Palisade Plunge Trail, which covers the lower half of the route, officially opens to the public for the first time this Saturday. The phase I section runs 17 miles from Lands End Road down to the Palisade Rim Trail area. This section of the Palisade Plunge navigates remote, backcountry terrain with some sections of extreme exposure recommended only for experienced riders, according to a release from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).