Name: Derek's Delight
Rating: 2.7

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

— BC Rimbeaux

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

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Local Club: Santa Fe Fat Tire Society

Aug 30, 2017: SFFTS September Club Social & Ride

Aug 4, 2017: SFFTS August Club Meeting

Jun 29, 2017: SFFTS July Club Meeting & Social

Land Manager: Galisteo Basin Preserve

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2.7 from 6 votes

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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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2.7 from 6 votes

#6

in Galisteo Basin Preserve

#11860

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2.7 from 6 votes

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Afternoon light makes for a fantastic ride in the Galisteo Basin Preserve.

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Some technical parts near the top, and some nice fast hard-packed trail in the bottom half. Aug 11, 2017

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2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers Singletrack	263' 80 m Ascent -9' -3 m Descent
6,477' 1,974 m High 6,218' 1,895 m Low	2% Avg Grade (1°) 5% Max Grade (3°)
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Derek's Delight

2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers

Singletrack

263' 80 m

-9' -3 m

6,477' 1,974 m

6,218' 1,895 m

2%

5%

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