Shephard's Trail

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Hike Statistics

Nearby City / Locale: Santa Fe
Hike Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Total Length of Hike: 5.7
Max to Min Elevation: 374 ft
* Total Ascent / Descent: 986 / 986 ft Estimate based on track data

Logistics: Loop
Exposure Type: Full sun
Seasons : Not Winter
"Wow" Factor: Geology and views
Authors last hiked: 2026-02-21

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TRAIL TIPS!

If going on the weekend, check first for events at 'Cowboy Shack' (the trailhead identifier), or 'Galisteo Basin'. This hike took place  when a huge marathon event was happening and the parking lot was jam-packed. Luckily for us, the marothoners were taking the southeastern trails and were otherise not seen.

About this hike:

The Galisteo Basin has numerous criss-crossing trails to explore, and provides some nice basin views. This hike follows a loop with some moderate elevation changes and views along the ridge. From here, much of the Santa Fe foothill area and Sangre de Cristo mountains could be seen, along with the expanese of the Galisteo Basin.

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