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Recommended Routes in Sandia Mountains Wilderness Area - 1

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Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Three Guns to Embudito Trailhead

7.9 mi 12.8 km 2,277' Up 694.16 m Up 2,368' Down 721.8 m Down

Carnuel, NM
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Sandia Mountains Wilderness Area Running

  • 31 Miles 49 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 7 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 9 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Sandia Mountains Wilderness Area - 15

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1.1 mi 1.7 km #1Hawk Watch Trail
Difficult Difficult
Carnuel, NM
Difficult Difficult
Carnuel, NM
5.8 mi 9.4 km #2Piedra Lisa Trail #135
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sandia Heights, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sandia Heights, NM
1.7 mi 2.8 km #3Embudo Horse Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carnuel, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carnuel, NM
2.2 mi 3.5 km #4Cienega Trail #148
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sandia Heights, NM
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sandia Heights, NM
4.1 mi 6.6 km #5Tres Pistolas (Three Gun Springs) Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Carnuel, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carnuel, NM
0.5 mi 0.8 km #6South Sandia Peak Trail
Difficult Difficult
Carnuel, NM
Difficult Difficult
Carnuel, NM
3.2 mi 5.1 km #7Ellis Trail #202
Difficult Difficult
Placitas, NM
Difficult Difficult
Placitas, NM
4.6 mi 7.3 km #8Osha Spring Trail #247
Difficult Difficult
Placitas, NM
Difficult Difficult
Placitas, NM
1.7 mi 2.7 km #9Peñasco Blanco Trail #259
Intermediate Intermediate
Placitas, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Placitas, NM
2.6 mi 4.2 km #10Osha Loop Trail #201
Intermediate Intermediate
Placitas, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Placitas, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km #11Upper Faulty #195A
Intermediate Intermediate
Carnuel, NM
Intermediate Intermediate
Carnuel, NM
0.9 mi 1.4 km #12Foothills to Whitewash Connector
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Carnuel, NM
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Carnuel, NM

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Embudo Horse Trail's higher route provides several scenic overlooks of Albuquerque. Embudo Trail is visible to the right.
Feb 29, 2016 near Carnuel, NM
On the way to the South Sandia Peak from the South Crest
Apr 14, 2019 near Carnuel, NM
Summit of South Peak Sandia Mountains. Looking towards North peak. Taken February 2020.
Mar 11, 2020 near Carnuel, NM
South Peak trail looking southwest toward ABQ Sunport and Kirtland AFB.
Mar 11, 2020 near Carnuel, NM
View from Trail 84.
Sep 21, 2023 near Sandia…, NM
View from Trail 84.
Sep 21, 2023 near Sandia…, NM
View from Kawanis Cabin Trail.
Sep 25, 2023 near Sandia…, NM
Snow! - look for the dog.
Jul 1, 2024 near Sandia…, NM
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