3.7km
Total Distance
429m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A rugged desert canyon hike into the western Sandia Mountains from Albuquerque. The trail follows a rocky drainage past seasonal pools and cactus toward the high crest. It is a popular route for foothill views and access to the upper mountain.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 0.7km
  2. 2
    Oso Springs · 3.1km
    Spring · springs can run dry
Parking
301m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Embudito Trail, South Sandia Peak via Embudito Tr

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate