I moved to Colo Springs last October and just had my one year anniversary. YAY!! I still ride Palmer Park at least once a week. I still haven’t had enough money to buy a full suspension. I still haven’t ridden every trail there but that is what makes Palmer so cool.
Let me impart some advice to you which took me months to learn. There’s about 10 different trail heads. Try each one. Some are impossible (double black diamonds, at least to me) and some are just fire road entrances.
Since you’re just starting out try parking up top in the dog run section. Ride the Yucca Trail from there. Tight, short strips of single track with an occasional dog walker.
Also there’s a great trail that circles the outside of the northwest portion of the park. Try parking near the horse farm.
Also avoid the Edna Mae Bennet and Templeton Gap trails. Hike them first to see why.
Stay strong,
Gooch