Geology

Embudo Canyon Trailhead

Bernalillo County, NM

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Albuquerque Open Space / Sandia Mountain front trailhead at Embudo Canyon where Precambrian Sandia granite and the mountain escarpment meet the high desert piedmont. Popular geology-and-hike gateway on the mid-Sandia front—distinct from already-mapped Embudito Canyon, Three Gun Springs, and South Sandia Peak crest pins.

Field facts

RegionBernalillo County, NM
Coordinates35.1050, -106.4883
CountyBernalillo
ManagerCity of Albuquerque Open Space / Cibola NF Sandia RD (upper canyon)
GeologySandia granite escarpment and foothill contact zone
TrailEmbudo Canyon Trail system from Menual / Indian School approach
SettingUrban-edge mountain front geology walk

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