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A very scenic shuttle run along the Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) and Embudito Trail (192).


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7.9

Miles

12.8

KM

73%

Runnable

8,480' 2,585 m

High

6,241' 1,902 m

Low

2,277' 694 m

Up

2,368' 722 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Overview

This is a great point-to-point run requiring two vehicles (shuttle) that gives you a great variety of terrain and vegetation. The run begins at the Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) trailhead north of Carnuel, and runs approximately eight miles through high desert and alpine vegetation, eventually coming out at the Embudito Trailhead near Glenwood Hills.

Need to Know

The ascent from Three Guns Trailhead to the Embudo Trail is relatively open and on a south-facing slope, so the temperature can get hot quickly during the summer months. There are also a few rocky areas on the Embudito Trail (192) descent that will require minor scrambling and the use of your hands to climb down.

Description

In order to perform the run as mapped, you'll need two vehicles to shuttle back and forth between the two trailheads; otherwise, you'll be in for a very long out-and-back! The run begins at the Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) trailhead north of Carnuel in high desert shrubs and cacti. From here, you make a moderate climb along the Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) trail with a few switchbacks over two miles until reaching the southern ridge and running into the Embudo Trail.

Continue on the Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) trail for a relatively flat traverse along the side of the mountain until a moderate climb which brings you to the intersection with the Embudito Trail (192). At this point, you'll be in dense alpine vegetation, and the temperature will cool noticeably.

At the intersection, hop on the Embudito Trail (192) for a nice descent through a dense valley until returning to high desert near the Embudito Trailhead.

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Matthew Earthman

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Photos

Near Three Guns Trail
May 13, 2021 near Carnuel, NM
The view on Embudito Trail about 2 miles up.
Aug 10, 2021 near Sandia…, NM
Near the trailhead
Apr 25, 2021 near Carnuel, NM
Embudito Canyon
Apr 10, 2021 near Carnuel, NM
Pinyon pine and cholla
Apr 10, 2021 near Carnuel, NM
View of the Manzanita and Manzano mountains from three guns trail.
Apr 25, 2021 near Carnuel, NM

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