
Starting up the Embudito Trail. The Oso Ridge Trail goes up on the left ridge in this photo.

On the Oso Ridge Trail.


South Sandia Peak visible ahead along the Oso Ridge Trail.

Candia Crest visible through the trees.


Steep section to gain the Sandia Crest ridgeline.

Join the Sandia Crest Trail - this photo is looking north toward Sandia Crest (high point of the Sandias).

South Sandia Peak on the right, following the Sandia Crest Trail.


Leave the Sandia Crest Trail on a social trail to get to the summit of South Sandia.

The social trail rejoins with the South Sandia Summit Trail - this photo is looking back along the South Sandia Summit Trail.



Approaching South Sandia Peak (Sandia Crest visible in the distance).

South Sandia Peak, looking north.

Heading back along the South Sandia Summit Trail

Joined the Embudito Trail, easy to follow all the way back.




Embudito Trail, Sandia Crest highpoint in the distance.

Embudito Trail has shrubbery up high, forested sections on the way down, and desert landscape at the end. It's a nice transition from each landscape.







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