17.4 mi
Distance
7,083 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 43m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Chicago Basin to Mount Eolus is an out-and-back trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 17 miles long and gains 7,083 feet. The nearest town is Silverton, Colorado, about 12 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,515 ft |
| High point | 8.7 mi | 4,252 ft |
| End | 17.4 mi | 2,515 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 12 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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