Mountain bike across Santa Fe and beyond

Starting near the village of Abiquiu, this bike ride takes you along the Rio Chama. It is a wonderful excursion for those wanting a scenic and idyllic mountain bike ride in O'Keefe Country. Stop for lunch along the river, or for a bit more of a challenge, ride up to the Abiquiu Dam.

The Galisteo Basin Preserve offers “the largest publicly-accessible, privately-owned trail network in the American Southwest.” The trails cut across grasslands, along the ridges of sandstone formations and through arroyos or dry sandy riverbeds. There are approximately 50 miles of multi-use trails, ideal for beginner to intermediate-level mountain bikers. Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains – the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Jemez, the Sandias, and the Ortiz Mountains – as you ride along sections with whimsical names such as Henry’s World, Nana’s Surprise, Derek’s Delight and Liam’s Lark.

Located to the southwest of Santa Fe, White Ridge Trail offers intermediate to experienced mountain bikers both spectacular views and a challenging ride along 15 miles of trails. As a blogger put it: “New Mexico mountain biking at its best. The White Mesa loop is fast and flowing, with a few technical hurdles, some exposed ledges and a couple of grunty climbs.”