Lake
Eileen Trail
The trail (marked # 668 on the San Juan National
Forest Recreation Map) lies within the Weminuche Wilderness.
Motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not allowed.
Portions are steep with many switchbacks. The trail passes
through aspen forests to the small, shallow lake covered by
water lilies in a small depression surrounded by aspen
trees. |
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| Beginning
Elevation: |
7,720 Feet |
| Difficulty: |
More Difficult |
| Ending
Elevation: |
8,860 Feet |
| Length,
One-way: |
2.0 Miles |
| Trail
Number: |
668 |
| Usage: |
Moderate Heavy hiker |
| USGS
Maps: |
Vallecito Reservoir |
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Lake Eileen is not stocked with fish. Horses
seldom use this trail. |
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| Directions
from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 18 miles north on
County Road #501 beyond Vallecito Reservoir. After passing the
west side of the reservoir, watch for the Forest Service Work
Center about a mile north. Parking is available on the right
at the trail sign just beyond. If no parking is available,
continue around the corner for about 500 feet to a small
pull-off on your right. |
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Seasonal
Information:
Normally Accessible: Mid-Spring through Mid-Fall. |
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| Activities |
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Remarks |
On Site
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Hiking
& Walking |
Lake
Eileen Trail |
Yes |
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