Rock scramble through Boulder's iconic Flatirons with sweeping views of campus and Rockies.

You'll start your adventure at Chautauqua Park, where many trails begin from the Chautauqua Trailhead, off Baseline …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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66 m

Chautauqua Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Great parking lot right next to the trailhead. Paid parking starts at 8AM ($2.50 an hour.

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373 m

View of Flatirons

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot on the trail offers a great viewpoint of the Flatirons. The Flatiron climbing trails can be easily accessed by Chautauqua Park, but these scrambling routes take more planning to tackle than a standard hike.

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1.08 km

View from the Bluebell Spur Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Right before the end of Chautauqua Trail you get a beautiful view through the trees.

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1.25 km

First and Second Flatirons Trail

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This is not a trail for those who like smooth, flat walking trails. This section of trail requires some rock scrambling, and there are a couple sections that can be …

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4.41 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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