Sandia South Peak via Vertical Forest and Embudito Loop

By signing up for this hike you agree to the liability waiver and understand your host is a volunteer with no responsibility for your safety or level of fitness to complete this event.

Route description and photos:

https://stavislost.com/hikes/trail/south-sandia-peak-via-oso-ridge-and-embudito-loop/

We will take this loop clockwise, going up Oso Ridge as it becomes Vertical Forest, over to South Crest, summit the peak, and down Embudito via Oso Pass, taking the canyon trail down instead of the busy main trail. There is minor scrambling down on the canyon portion.

10.6 mi distance
3800 ft gain

Pace: 2 to 2.5 miles per hour
This is a difficult hike because of the elevation gain, a total cardio burn.

Bring: At least 2 liters of water, sack lunch, layers, poles if you use them, an extra pair of shoes and plastic bag in case it's muddy. A traction device such as microspikes will be helpful for any lingering snow patches on uppermost portion but snow might be completely melted by mid-April.

Dogs: Please leash up at snack and lunch breaks.

Meet at Embudito Trailhead:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zSjJuL9YS2FociTB7

Watch comments for any inclement weather cancellations or modifications. High winds means this event will be cancelled or postponed.