Sphinx Overlook – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack
Sphinx Overlook – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack
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Sphinx Overlook – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack
01:49
20.2km
240m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.38 km
Happy Valley Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
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4.62 km
Sphinx Overlook
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7.12 km
Heaven's Gate Overlook
Viewpoint
15.7 km
Galisteo Basin Preserve
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18.5 km
Cat's Pause Overlook
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20.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
18.3 km
1.81 km
156 m
Surfaces
18.3 km
1.82 km
156 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,050 m)
Lowest point (1,890 m)
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