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Derek's Delight

Easy/Intermediate
 2.7 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Galisteo
  5. Galisteo Basin Preserve

“Good southern loop with Nathan's Trace from Cottonwood TH. ”

BC Rimbeaux
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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM
Singletrack

6,477' 1,974 m

High

6,218' 1,895 m

Low

263' 80 m

Up

9' 3 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Fast, smooth desert singletrack. Although this trail is very non-technical, it's a nice addition to the Preserve's trails.

Contacts

Local Club: Santa Fe Fat Tire Society

Apr 6, 2022: Spring Women’s Ride: Tour of La Tierra – May 7th

Mar 16, 2022: EVENT: Spring Kickoff Party at Hidden Mountain Brewing

Feb 23, 2022: Arroyo Hondo / Apache Canyon Development Plan

Land Manager: Galisteo Basin Preserve

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  2.7 from 6 votes

#18

in Galisteo Basin Preserve

#30764

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  2.7 from 6 votes
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#18

in Galisteo Basin Preserve

#842

in New Mexico

#30,764

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Afternoon light makes for a fantastic ride in the Galisteo Basin Preserve.
Mar 3, 2017 near Eldorad…, NM

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Aug 11, 2017
Steve Luck
Parked at Cottonwood TH. Took Mark's Reach to the top and Derek's Delight down. Some parts too technical (walked bike). Might do it both directions
Apr 26, 2017
Mike Hall
Clear and dry
Feb 8, 2017
Byron Himes

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