Flatirons Vista - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Flatirons Vista

Flatirons Vista is the gateway to great trail running circuits from a quick run to marathon training sessions. It is located on the far south end of Boulder. As a continuation of the high Marshall Mesa Plateau, the views of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons are unmatched, especially if you have the opportunity to watch storms rolling in from the west.

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South Mesa Trailhead

South Mesa Trailhead

2.1km from Flatirons Vista

This hiking area is known for its historic homestead vestiges and a landscape that’s a pleasing mix of rolling meadows and hilly pine forests, loaded with wildflowers and birds.

South Boulder Creek

South Boulder Creek

3.41km from Flatirons Vista

South Boulder Creek is a tributary of Boulder Creek in central Colorado in the United States. Its source is near Rogers Pass on the Continental Divide. The stream flows to a confluence with Boulder Creek in northeast Boulder. Gross Dam is located on South Boulder Creek, approximately 4+1⁄2 miles west of Eldorado Springs, Colorado.

Marshall Mesa Trailhead

Marshall Mesa Trailhead

3.59km from Flatirons Vista

Marshall Mesa is a great hike if you want open valley views with mild elevation gain. It connects the Marshall Valley and Community Ditch trails. There are many different ways to link up the trails in the area, and options to cross Rte. 93 to access the trails on the east side of the highway. The high vantage point of the mesa offers great views of the Flatirons as well as far off destinations including Longs Peak to the north and Denver to the east.

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

4.03km from Flatirons Vista

Rattlesnake Gulch is a very popular and fun hike located just inside Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City, UtahThis lollipop trail takes you past the ruins of the Crags Hotel, then on to gain views of the Continental Divide. Scroll down to look over the trail snapshot, then explore the trail details and tips below for this rewarding hike in Eldorado Canyon State Park.

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Eldorado Canyon State Park

4.18km from Flatirons Vista

Eldorado Canyon State Park is part of the Colorado State Park system. It was established in 1978 and is located in Boulder County near the city of Boulder. The park consists of two areas, the Inner Canyon and Crescent Meadows. It is home to one of the world's most accessible and comprehensive rock climbing areas.

Eldorado Canyon Trail

Eldorado Canyon Trail

4.27km from Flatirons Vista

Eldorado Canyon is a hiking and climbing Mecca tucked into the Front Range near Boulder and Denver, Colorado. The trail begins on steep, winding switchbacks that gradually moderate through 1.0 miles. It continues steadily up the north wall through intervals of thick timber and open slopes.Kids will love hiking over rocks along the streamside trail, peering into caves, and gazing up at the climbers on the towering canyon walls.

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