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2.1 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:15:36
Avg time
-127 ft
Altitude change
6,204 ft
Altitude min
6,349 ft
Altitude max
6,349 ft
Altitude start
6,220 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
2,569 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,900 ft
Distance flat
00:15:36
Avg time

Nathan's Trace Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galisteo Basin Preserve
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99238 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114988 in E-Biking
    • #106618 in Trail Running
    • #154574 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #840 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #378 in E-Biking
    • #745 in Trail Running
    • #1,504 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Nathan's Trace is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 437 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Nathan's Trace Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver)
Aug 15, 2026
A little recent rain has consolidated the soils on the trail, so nice ride. With a little traffic, will be loose again soon without more rain.
May 30, 2025 @ 1:42pm
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Mar 10, 2024 @ 10:30am
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Feb 18, 2024 @ 4:40am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nathan's Trace located?
      Nathan's Trace is located in Galisteo Basin Preserve, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Galisteo Basin Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.46749, -105.93998.
      ▼ How hard is Nathan's Trace?
      Nathan's Trace is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nathan's Trace?
      Nathan's Trace has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,204 ft to 6,349 ft.
      ▼ Is Nathan's Trace a point to point trail?
      Nathan's Trace is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nathan's Trace?
      Nathan's Trace is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nathan's Trace?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nathan's Trace. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nathan's Trace? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nathan's Trace are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nathan's Trace?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Nathan's Trace. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nathan's Trace?
      Nathan's Trace is a very popular trail. There have been 1,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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