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Derek's Delight

 2.7 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Galisteo
  5. Galisteo Basin Preserve
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2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

263' 80 m

Ascent

-9' -3 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

6,477' 1,974 m

High

6,218' 1,895 m

Low

Shared By BC Rimbeaux

Conditions

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

— BC Rimbeaux
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Dogs Unknown

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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

Jul 6, 2018: SFFTS July Club Meeting

Jun 7, 2018: SFFTS June Club Meeting

May 9, 2018: SFFTS May Club Meeting

Land Manager: Galisteo Basin Preserve

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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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Stewarded by Santa Fe Fat Tire Society
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Trail Ratings

  2.7 from 6 votes

#11

in Galisteo Basin Preserve

#20830

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#11

in Galisteo Basin Preserve

#540

in New Mexico

#20,830

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Afternoon light makes for a fantastic ride in the Galisteo Basin Preserve.
Afternoon light makes for a fantastic ride in t…
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Steve Luck
Steve Luck  
Some technical parts near the top, and some nice fast hard-packed trail in the bottom half. Aug 11, 2017

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