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

Sandia Loop: 365-Pino-Embudito (NM) is a 17.2-mile loop route in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 4,380 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 3,442 feet at an average 10.1% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

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	6.5 mi, 3,368 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 84.6% 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 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 3,368 ft (1,027 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.9%.