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Sphinx Overlook – Mao's Milestone loop from Lamy

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Sphinx Overlook – Mao's Milestone loop from Lamy

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17,040

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Sphinx Overlook – Mao's Milestone loop from Lamy

03:56

45.7km

550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Train Station

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Sphinx Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sphinx Overlook offers mountain bikers a scenic stop along this singletrack through the Galisteo Basin Preserve. After working lungs and legs on the trail, take in sweeping views of the rugged basin from this rocky perch.

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Viewpoint

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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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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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Cat's Pause Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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