Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM)

Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 4,390 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,390 ft (1,338 m)
Average gain	256 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 3,237 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.9%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM)

How much elevation gain does Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM) have?

Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM) has 4,390 ft (1,338 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 256 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM)?

The difficulty score for Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM) is 15.7 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM)?

The longest climb on Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM) runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 3,237 ft (987 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.9%.