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Embudo Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 759 Google reviews · Running trail in Albuquerque, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Embudo 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.
What runners say about Embudo Trailhead
“I have seen lots of wildlife here and some beautiful plants and flowers.”
“Its an easy hike to start, and you can enjoy some easy walks in the foothills with some great diversity of foliage.”
This is my favorite trailhead, that being said it can get quite busy. I have seen the parking lot completely full many times. However once you are on the trail and past the dam, there are not very many people. I have seen lots of wildlife here and some beautiful plants and flowers.
The trail kept going but I made some good distance in. Lots of brush against your legs so pants are advised. Not too rough, ran into a couple spots where I wasn't sure where the trail was/supposed to go but maps help. Cool area and not busy at all.
I parked in mostly full parking lot at 730 to hike to three gun spring trail. Easy wide trail for first mile that enters canyon. Some scrambling in short canyon. Great views at the2 mile mark that starts a steep serpentine. 1700' 3.3 miles
Parking a little small. Very busy on weekend. Great for hike, you can choose the length of the hike depending which way you go. Best to use AllTrails map.
Trail conditions & character
“I have seen lots of wildlife here and some beautiful plants and flowers.”
“Even though the parking lot was full there are lots of trails and it's easy to keep your space.”
“Very nice trails that allow you to wander up and climb some rocky, mountainous parts, which is one of my favorite things to do.”
Plan your run at Embudo Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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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