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Mao's Milestone – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack

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Mao's Milestone – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack

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Mao's Milestone – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack

01:27

4.25km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Parking

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1.27 km

Mao's Milestone

Highlight • Viewpoint

While mountain biking through Galisteo Basin Preserve, be sure to stop at the aptly named Mao’s Milestone viewpoint. Perched on a mesa, this scenic overlook treats riders to panoramic views of the preserve’s sweeping desert landscape.

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1.38 km

Galisteo Basin Preserve

Highlight • Natural

If you are looking for pristine nature, wildlife and solitude, the Galisteo Basin Preserve is a great place to visit. It is a conservation-based community development. You will hike through craggy sandstone formations, sculpted arroyos and savannah grasslands.

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2.55 km

Cat's Pause Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be a cat and take a break at this great viewpoint along Weller's Wiggle. Enjoy the scenic panorama over the Galisteo Basin Preserve with its vast desert landscape.

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4.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

115 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 16 June

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Mao's Milestone – Galisteo Basin Preserve loop from Cowboy Shack

Mao's Milestone

Galisteo Basin Preserve

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