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Hike

Embudito

Passes a viewpoint
Inside Sandia Mountain Wilderness
3,324 ft of climbing

5.3 mi one way · 3,324 ft climb · 9,412 ft high point · Very hard

In Sandia Mountain Wilderness · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This very difficult route climbs to a viewpoint in Sandia Mountain Wilderness, with South Sandia Peak nearby. The 5.3-mile one-way trail gains 3,324 feet.

Elevation

3,324 ft of gain and 307 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.8 mi from the trailhead
Cienega Picnic Site
Campground · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

6 mi from you
Chimney Canyon Trail
- Summits The Chimney
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- 2,540 ft of climbing
1.8 mi of trails · 2,540 ft climb
Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointAlong the way · 0.6 mi in
South Sandia PeakNearby · 4.6 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,324 ft
Descent: 307 ft
High point: 9,412 ft
Low point: 6,302 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 35.1366° N · 106.4790° W

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6.2 mi from the trailhead

Nine Mile Picnic Site

Campground · New Mexico

6.3 mi from the trailhead

DOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B

Campground · New Mexico

5 mi from you

La Luz to Crest Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,586 ft of climbing

7.0 mi one way · 4,586 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

North Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
4,844 ft of climbing

10.5 mi one way · 4,844 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia Crest

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,244 ft of climbing

8.7 mi one way · 5,244 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Sandia Mountain Wilderness
Tops out at 10,635 ft

3.3 mi loop · 993 ft climb

Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Camp 2 mi away

South Crest Trail

Summits Sandia Crest
Inside Cibola National Forest
5,981 ft of climbing

19.3 mi of trails · 5,981 ft climb

Cibola National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today80°61°Chance Rain Showers
Fri79°59°Scattered Rain Showers
Sat81°57°Mostly Sunny
Sun81°57°Sunny
Mon81°58°Mostly Sunny
Tue78°56°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed76°56°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Chance Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 10 to 15 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

Verizon5G · Excellent
AT&TLTE · Fair
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain