Travel & Leisure

[Hike] Flatirons Loop

The Flatirons Loop at Chautauqua is the perfect trail for a short hike or great to add onto one of the many other trails from the park. This trail has it all in a short 2.1 miles! Four different terrains in one!

It starts off with a prairie feel with the open space and wide gravel trail for the first half mile or so. The next section is like a forest with trees lining above you like a canopy. Next, you will feel like a rock climber as you hit the peak vertical of this loop. Finally, you hit the picnic table area where you’ll take a dirt road back to the trailhead. 

Enjoy this trail and all that Boulder has to offer!

Good to Know

Distance: 2.1 mile loop 

Trails: Flatirons Loop

Elevation Gain: ~659 ft

Terrain: Read about all four (4) terrains included in this hike above!

Parking: Available at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage

Facilities: Available at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage

Fun Fact: This is the most popular hiking area in Boulder! Come early if you visit on the weekends in the summer as the parking area fills up quickly. Also, payment for parking is required from Memorial Day to Labor Day!

Fun Fact No. 2: Hiking to the Royal Arch at Chautauqua is a must if you are up for a difficult hike! 

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