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Embudito Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 Google reviews · Running trail in Albuquerque, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Embudito Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic hike leading to sweeping city views and a variety of terrain.
What runners say about Embudito Trailhead
“The other side has great views of the city, mainly cactus, wildflowers, exposed switchbacks, and full sun unless starting early.”
“First two miles are no shade but the rest is beautiful.”
This may be the most beautiful spot I've found in Albuquerque so far! I only went about a mile into the trail. For the first mile the trail is a wide dirt path with other trails that branch off. After that it turns into a boulder canyon.
My favorite trail to South peak. First two miles are no shade but the rest is beautiful. Almost 12 miles round trip. And the most Elevation change out if all the trails if you are looking for a challenge. I made my new record on this day 4 hours and 1 minute.
Great loop hike. It gets a little steep on the way up if you go through the rocky canyon. Lots of large rocks to navigate. Hiked in colder weather of January and there was a lot of ice and some snow at the top. The ice was only bad in some parts but it’s fun as long as you have good shoes.
Really lovely trail. I turned around after about 3.5 miles and ascending about 2k feet. It keeps going for a while but I started around 2pm and wanted to make sure I got back before sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“The other side has great views of the city, mainly cactus, wildflowers, exposed switchbacks, and full sun unless starting early.”
“First two miles are no shade but the rest is beautiful.”
“A nice trailhead with lots of parking, but being as busy a it can get they can be hard too grab.”
“It’s not the easiest walk, there are steady uphill sections and rocky stretches but it’s manageable if you pace yourself.”
“Did the Embudito loop on a Thursday morning at 730.”
“And the most Elevation change out if all the trails if you are looking for a challenge.”
“We meandered counter-clockwise this time and will try clockwise next time even though difficulty level in either direction seems similar.”
“A stroller will not fit past the wood pole blocking the path.”
Plan your run at Embudito Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecabq.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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