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      The Galisteo Basin Preserve is a conservation-based community development located 14 miles south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Embracing nearly 10,000 acres of sculpted arroyos, craggy sandstone formations and vast savannah grasslands, the preserve is place of refuge and sustenance for wildlife and people.

      With more than 44 miles of publicly-accessible trails open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, the Galisteo Basin Preserve is beloved and actively enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors. It is a place of community and quiet reflection: a place of renewal and inspiration.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      Cowboy Shack Trailhead Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 1
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      • 30

      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 12, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      50
      Trails Mountain Bike
      50
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      48
      Trails Trail Running
      48
      Total Distance
      47 miles
      Total Descent
      4,822 ft
      Total Vertical
      636 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,729 ft
      Reports
      757
      Photos
      57
      Ridden Counter
      11,599

      Photos of Galisteo Basin Preserve Mountain Bike

      32 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 3:14pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      30 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 3:14pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      24 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 3:14pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      trail: GBP #12 - #13
      46 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 5:45am
      Nov 15, 2023
      trail: GBP #12 - #18
      60 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 5:41am
      Nov 15, 2023
      trail: Mark's Reach
      84 |
      Sep 14, 2022 @ 1:41pm
      Sep 14, 2022
      96 |
      Aug 19, 2022 @ 1:47pm
      Aug 19, 2022
      98 |
      Aug 19, 2022 @ 1:46pm
      Aug 19, 2022

      Videos of Galisteo Basin Preserve Mountain Bike

      Top of Shepherds trail December 2019
      0:11 | 226 | Dec 22, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Rosie's Rescue
      Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:46am
      Jun 12, 2024
      DrySooncome
      Henry’s World
      Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:46am
      Jun 12, 2024
      DrySooncome
      Blue Moon Trail
      Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:46am
      Jun 12, 2024
      DrySooncome
      Sophie's Spur
      Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:46am
      Jun 12, 2024
      DrySooncome
      Shepherd's Trail
      Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:46am
      Jun 12, 2024
      DrySooncome
      Derek's Delight
      Mar 19, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Mar 19, 2024
      Very DryTrail Running Dry, great condition.bmcwilliams
      Connector
      Mar 19, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Mar 19, 2024
      Very DryTrail Running Dry, great condition.bmcwilliams
      Cinque's Spur
      Mar 19, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Mar 19, 2024
      DryTrail Running Dry, great condition.bmcwilliams
      Mark's Reach
      Mar 19, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Mar 19, 2024
      Very DryTrail Running Dry, great condition.bmcwilliams
      Nana's Surprise
      Mar 19, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Mar 19, 2024
      Very DryTrail Running Dry, great condition.bmcwilliams

      Activity Feed

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      Meboboaddphotoactivity #59881191 and 3 more
      Oct 3, 2024 @ 6:12am
      3 days
      Pwdonahuecommenttrailactivity #59769166
      Oct 1, 2024 @ 8:32am
      Oct 1, 2024
      weimkittywishlistregionactivity #58624731
      Sep 9, 2024 @ 7:52pm
      Sep 9, 2024
      weimkittywishlisttrailactivity #58624699
      Sep 9, 2024 @ 7:51pm
      Sep 9, 2024
      v2wkDPwishlistrouteactivity #58060915
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 3:20pm
      Aug 30, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      PwdonahuetrailPeter's ConnectorThis trail is officially named Gretchen’s...
      Oct 1, 2024 @ 8:32am
      Oct 1, 2024
      GoldenPromisetrailBrent's Bon TempsThere's an enduro friendly drop on the far...
      May 13, 2024 @ 7:19am
      May 13, 2024
      philliporttrailBrent's Bon TempsNot a blue trail by any means nothing...
      Jan 9, 2023 @ 10:26am
      Jan 9, 2023
      PartyThymetrailMark's ReachRidden twice in the past week, I prefer a...
      Oct 3, 2022 @ 6:59pm
      Oct 3, 2022
      madhall63trailSophie's SpurBeautiful descent from the Ridge crest. I...
      May 15, 2022 @ 2:01pm
      May 15, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Arroyo Hondo Open Space 1 49.8 km
      Rowe Mesa11.1 km
      Cerrillos Hills State Park 2 3 111.2 km
      Glorieta Adventure Camps 9 9 10 211.7 km
      Arroyo Hondo USFS 2 13 912.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5047 miles4,823 ft20 miles636 ft
      #822#4345275446,883
      E-Bike1226 ft
      #315#1194584149
      Horse714 miles1,106 ft5 miles423 ft
      #550#397652
      Hike4847 miles4,823 ft20 miles636 ft
      #580#3661753373
      Trail Running4847 miles4,823 ft20 miles636 ft
      #586#3657531215
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