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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.

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

5.93km from Flatirons Vista

A beautiful 5,237-acre National Wildlife Refuge in the United States, which is an expanse of grasslands, shrublands and wetlands, including rare xeric tallgrass prairie, where natural processes support a broad range of native wildlife. Working with others, the refuge conserves the unique biotic communities and sustains wildlife populations at the interface of mountains and prairies on Colorado's Front Range.

Bear Peak

Bear Peak

5.93km from Flatirons Vista

Bear Peak is generally considered to be at the southern end of Boulder's Flatirons range, rock formations on the westernmost part of the city. The 8,459-foot peak is located in Boulder Mountain Park, 5.2 miles south-southwest of downtown Boulder in Boulder County,In addition to hiking, Bear Peak has at least three rock climbing formations directly adjacent — The Slab, The Goose, and Seal Rock.

Mesa Trail

Mesa Trail

6.97km from Flatirons Vista

The Mesa Trail has to be one of the best and most famous short trails in the country. It runs 6.7 miles from Chautauqua Park in Boulder to Eldorado Springs Drive, following a rolling and very scenic route along the foothills, with spectacular views of Boulder's famous Flatirons.

Royal Arch

Royal Arch

7.66km from Flatirons Vista

Royal Arch is a stunning rock formation located 1.2 miles from downtown Boulder. It is a heavily trafficked, classic Boulder trail that leads to a natural stone arch with great views of Boulder and the Flatirons.The trail starts near the Bluebell Shelter and goes up, passing the base of the Third Flatiron. Bears and mountain lions live in the area, so know what to do if you encounter one.

Green Mountain

Green Mountain

8.14km from Flatirons Vista

Green Mountain is a mountain summit on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The mountain is renowned for the Flatirons rock formations on its eastern flank. The standard trailhead for a hike up Green is located in town at the base of Gregory Canyon on the perimeter of Chautauqua Park.

Walker Ranch

Walker Ranch

8.2km from Flatirons Vista

The Walker Ranch is a historic ranch in Boulder County, Colorado. The ranch was built by James A. Walker, who first settled in the Boulder area in 1865.Walker and his family initially lived in a log cabin on the ranch, which was built in 1865. In 1881, Walker and his family built and moved to a new ranch house. The ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as the Walker Ranch Historic District.

Flatirons

Flatirons

8.21km from Flatirons Vista

One of the most spectacular city views in the country. The dramatic rock outcroppings as well as the hiking trails will afford life-long memories. The Flatirons consist of conglomeratic sandstone of the Fountain Formation. Geologists estimate the age of these rocks as 290 to 296 million years; they were lifted and tilted into their present orientation. They are popular destinations for hikers and rock climbers, with rock grades ranging from easy to world-class.

Colorado Hills Open Space

Colorado Hills Open Space

8.45km from Flatirons Vista

A beautiful open Space is situated nearby to Westminster Hills Dog Park, and close to Covered Bridge. It is one of theiconic location where you can explore the nature and also there are so many things to see in and around this location. it is also a famous destination where you can get close to the nature.

First Flatiron

First Flatiron

8.62km from Flatirons Vista

The First is a huge Flatiron with many good face routes starting from the bottom to the top of the East side It dominates the northern end of the Flatirons and is home to some of the longest routes in the area. The massive east face hosts many fine slab climbs while the other faces sweep up to offer many greater challenges. Hike from urban to wilderness by starting at Bluebell-Baird Trail to transition west onto First-Second Flatiron Trail.

Chautauqua

Chautauqua

8.77km from Flatirons Vista

Colorado Chautauqua is one of three remaining Chautauquas in the United States, and the only site west of the Mississippi River, in continuous operation, with its original structures intact. It is also home to the Colorado Music Festival and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. According to its governing body, the Colorado Chautauqua Association, it is also unique in that it is the only year-round Chautauqua.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is located in the Henderson Building on the University of Colorado main campus. With more than four million artifacts and specimens in the areas of anthropology, botany, entomology, paleontology and zoology, the museum houses one of the most extensive and respected natural history collections in the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, making it one of the top university natural science museums in the country.

Lost Gulch Overlook

Lost Gulch Overlook

9.86km from Flatirons Vista

Lost Gulch Overlook offers a stunning lookout over the forested foothills and mountains beyond. This short stop is common for sunset and sunrise views. The very short trail is also easy and simple for all skill levels. It is one of the most popular places in Boulder, CO for engagement sessions, elopements, and senior portraits.

Westminster Hills Open Area Dog Park

Westminster Hills Open Area Dog Park

10.17km from Flatirons Vista

This 420-acre site is very popular, attracting dog lovers from all over the north metro area. The area is partially fenced. It has such a beautiful view and everyone who takes their dogs here is so friendly.

Flagstaff Mountain

Flagstaff Mountain

10.24km from Flatirons Vista

Flagstaff Mountain is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. From the peak of Flagstaff Mountain one can see Boulder, Metropolitan Denver, and the surrounding mountains. There are hiking and bike trails, picnic areas, the Summit Nature Center, and an outdoor amphitheatre.

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Flatirons Vista

Flatirons Vista

3663 CO-93, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

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.