more stats
2,966 ft
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:10:07
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
7,019 ft
Altitude min
7,173 ft
Altitude max
7,026 ft
Altitude start
7,116 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-33.4%
Grade max
30%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:10:07
Avg time

Water Tank East Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Springs
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85610 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142341 in Trail Running
    • #152547 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,656 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,172 in Trail Running
    • #4,698 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

AKA Digs

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 99 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Water Tank East Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026 @ 11:36am (America/Denver)
Mar 3, 2026
Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
reporter Minimal snow, but heavy mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Apr 7, 2025 @ 11:05am
Apr 7, 2025
reporter Durango Trails reports good conditions
Dec 30, 2024 @ 9:26am
Dec 30, 2024
reporter Snow covered, potential melt out and mud depending on conditions through winter. See https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ for most up to...
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Water Tank East located?
      Water Tank East is located in Three Springs, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Three Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24915, -107.8288.
      ▼ How hard is Water Tank East?
      Water Tank East is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Water Tank East?
      Water Tank East has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,019 ft to 7,173 ft.
      ▼ Is Water Tank East a point to point trail?
      Water Tank East is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Water Tank East?
      Water Tank East is 2,966 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Water Tank East?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Water Tank East. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Water Tank East? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Water Tank East are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Water Tank East?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Water Tank East. The trail is 2,966 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Water Tank East?
      Water Tank East is a very popular trail. There have been 834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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