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1,433 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
6,518 ft
Altitude min
6,561 ft
Altitude max
6,518 ft
Altitude start
6,554 ft
Altitude end
2.528%
Grade
-7.285%
Grade max
12.595%
Grade min
902 ft
Distance climb
464 ft
Distance down
67 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time
Sphinx Loop West Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalisteo Basin Preserve
Santa Fe, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Sphinx Loop West is a 1,433 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 137 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Galisteo Basin Preserve
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