Name: First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead
Address: 31 Chautauqua Trail, Boulder, CO 80302, United States, Boulder

First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead, Boulder

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#2 of 21 Hiking areas in Boulder

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.83

0.5 km from the center of Boulder

Rating breakdown

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4 ★6%
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31 Chautauqua Trail, Boulder, CO 80302, United States

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What is the rating of First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead?: First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 16 reviews.
How does First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead rank in Boulder?: First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead is #2 of 21 Hiking areas in Boulder by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead located?: 31 Chautauqua Trail, Boulder, CO 80302, United States — 0.5 km from the center of Boulder.

Reviews (8)

Derek Labian 2024 Aug 06

First and Second Flatirons Loop trailhead

Mostly tree-covered hike up the mountain to almost the peak. This is about a 3-mile hike, which has good pacing. The hike up the treeline is steep, but if you can make it past the sun and the grade, you will survive to the summit. This trail can get pretty busy; we went at 9:30 AM and finished at 12:15 PM. As you get up, the trail is pretty rocky, so wear some trail shoes or boots. People started when we came down, so you could hike all day. Paid Parking is available, but there is a shuttle you can take as well. We did this hike to acclimate to the area before doing a 14k, but it would be a nice hike on a summer or fall day. Also, as you go up, there are many trails, so you can split off mid-way if you find it too much. This trail is popular with the Colorado University locals, and I can see why.

Dion Jones 2024 Jul 21

Great hike

William Weeks 2023 Nov 11

The beginning of this trail is some of the best views of the flatirons in town! I am a photographer and love using this spot for photo session. This area has so much natural beauty and is very accessible. I'd highly recommend coming here to take in the views or use this for a photo spot!

JozARTSY 2023 Feb 06

This trail is challenging but SO MUCH FUN! The views are scenic and it’s dog friendly, my pup made it up with almost no problems at all.

Orly Liba 2022 Dec 27

Nice trail, close to Boulder downtown. We didn't have crampons and the trail had super slippery sections. The snow was beautiful though!

Hsinju Chen 2022 Aug 21

Visited Boulder for 2 weeks, and it was great to be able to complete this awesome hike! I'm not a hiker and haven't been regularly working out for a few years, and it wasn't too difficult for me with multiple short rests. The view was totally worth it.

Johannes Siegele 2022 Jul 13

Cool place to watch the Flatirons

Anna Spexarth 2022 Jun 29

Very beautiful views! The first mile or so is a steep ascent and there’s a little bit of climbing you’ll have to do to actually get up to the flatirons but very worth it.