Embudo Trail, Sandia Mountains, NM, 4/20/14

 Normally, this is a waterfall.  Water from the Embudo trail spring emerges and flows over the concrete retaining wall, creating a pond at its base. We last hiked here maybe two years ago and there was plenty of water.  This is what we found on this spring day.... just a trickle.

 Hiking out of the narrow canyon, we reached a burned zone. Although we live in Albuquerque, we were not aware that a wildfire had devastated this area.

 City views on a not so clear day....

 In spite of the lack of moisture, the wildflowers were at their best.

Embudo trail: 6.4 miles round trip, elevation ~1680 feet.