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Galisteo Basin Preserve Mountain Bike Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
3 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1457 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 2 | Wishlist: 2 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,033/-961 ft |
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Description: Galisteo Basin Preserve has a network of singletrack and old ranch roads, about half of which is open to bikes. Fortunately, the most interesting trails are open to bikes. There's nothing technical, but nice singletrack with especially good views from the ridgetop. Description and map are available at http://www.galisteobasinpreserve.com/index.php.
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Description: Galisteo Basin Preserve has a network of singletrack and old ranch roads, about half of which is open to bikes. Fortunately, the most interesting trails are open to bikes. There's nothing technical, but nice singletrack with especially good views from the ridgetop. Description and map are available at http://www.galisteobasinpreserve.com/index.php.
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reviewed by norski on October 20, 2011
There are some nice singletracks indicated as "Planned Trails" that are ready to ride. There are probably 10 miles of fun, low elevation riding that should be open all winter. A fun outing if you want more mileage than that is to take the Santa Fe Rail Trail out to Hwy 285 (18 miles one-way starting at the train depot downtown Santa Fe). Just roll down the highway a short ways to get to the Galisteo Basin Preserve.
* Review edited 10/20/2011
reviewed by sandi1351 on October 16, 2011
This is an unbelievably nice area. There are ups, downs, switchbacks, turns and everything you can name. Mostly wonderful singletrack among the junipers. Great views of the Sandias, Galisteo Wave, etc. This is perfect terrain for the intermediate to hone their skills. The views are spectacular and no traffic so I hate to even let people know. The trails are extremely well marked and you can take at your pace. Woohoo! We will hit this several more times. Our choice of path was up Cooka's loop, Eliza's Ridge Trail, Sophie's Spur, Blue Moon Trail, Cinque's Spur, Eliza's Trail, Shepherd's Trail, North Wagon Trail, Sphinx Loop East, Cooka's Loop West back to the Thumb Trailhead. This was a total perimeter trail and it was around 6-7 miles. Gorgeous!!! Fun!!!
Similar Trail: Fruita area on intermediate trails.
reviewed by skibum on September 8, 2011
This is a decent little network of singletrack easily accessible from Santa Fe. There's nothing technical and no really big climbs--mostly easy cruising. What makes this a nice addition to the area is that it is a little lower in elevation and more exposed than the trails above town, so the season is longer and there are even dry periods midwinter. The scenery is also good with long views of the surrounding mountains and high desert. Beware if wet, however as the soils here are prone to tire damage and will quickly clump up your knobbies. The area is also popular with hikers (it seems mostly elderly), so be respectful and a good ambassador of the sport.
Similar Trail: Cerillos Hills State Park is similar. Dale Ball for more interesting singletrack.
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