The Embudo Canyon loop, made up of the two primary trails reaching into the narrow canyon, touches on just about everything that the Sandias have to offer. Hikers will begin in the flatlands of the Open Space before reaching a small spring. Boulders and canyon walls then press in close to the path, requiring some scrambling and climbing depending on the route chosen. The trail then opens to a small valley in the upper canyon before ascending to a point on the Sandia range. On the way back, the loop takes a high bypass with sweeping city views.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Embudo Canyon.