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Galisteo Basin Preserve

Mountain bike trail conditions · Santa Fe & Taos, NM 35.459° N  105.941° W   6,296 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 1pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
74°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 0.61 inches of rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, 0.59 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/25, 0.14 inches of rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Galisteo Basin Preserve rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, Galisteo Basin Preserve has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Galisteo Basin Preserve

Galisteo Basin Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Fe & Taos, NM. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,296 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant SW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Galisteo Basin Preserve right now?

The current estimate for Galisteo Basin Preserve is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~20 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Galisteo Basin Preserve muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Galisteo Basin Preserve?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Galisteo Basin Preserve take to dry after rain?

Galisteo Basin Preserve has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Galisteo Basin Preserve after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Galisteo Basin Preserve?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Galisteo Basin Preserve?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,296 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant SW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
6,296 ft
Average grade
1.6°
Predominant aspect
SW-facing

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