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2.1 miles
Distance
1,141 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,134 ft
Altitude change
7,749 ft
Altitude min
7,749 ft
Altitude start
8,885 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
53%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
692 ft
Distance down
1,453 ft
Distance flat

Lake Eileen Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vallecito Reservoir
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #19042 in Hiking [+]
    • #68568 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #623 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,040 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Lake Eileen is a 2 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. Highlights include a lake. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Denver)
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reporter Trails will be muddy or snowy the remainder of the year. Expect new impacts from recent flooding
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      Directions to lake-eileen trailhead (37.442790, -107.557910)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Eileen located?
      Lake Eileen is located in Vallecito Reservoir, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vallecito Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.44279, -107.55791.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Eileen?
      Lake Eileen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Eileen?
      Lake Eileen has 1,141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,749 ft to 8,885 ft.
      ▼ Is Lake Eileen a point to point trail?
      Lake Eileen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lake Eileen?
      Lake Eileen is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Eileen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Eileen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Lake Eileen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Lake Eileen are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lake Eileen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Eileen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lake Eileen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 17 minutes to hike Lake Eileen. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lake Eileen?
      Lake Eileen is a very popular trail. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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