Boulder Flatirons Sunset

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Aug 31, 2024
Don't be a whimp, walk the flatiron loop. It's only uphill 1/2 way so go for it! I had both my hips replaced in the last 2 years and I made it through, was well worth the effort!Full review by ChrisPolska76
Jun 12, 2024
First, I will say that I am a 58 year old from Florida. I am physically active, with walking, rowing and playing pickleball, but I am a flat-lander living at 3 feet above sea level. That being said…Full review by FrisbeeFlinger83
Jun 9, 2024
Nice walk but dress for it. When the trail forks stay along the power lines for the shorter trek. We went late afternoon and it was hot in the sun - bring water and wear sunscreen. Lots of other w…Full review by Skiiergirlie

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What is it like in May? Just wanting to sure what clothing, insection precaution, animal precautions needed.
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ok, I am born and raised in Colorado. The answers just seem like typical answers. In Colorado you ALWAYS need a jacket. Weather can change in an instant. We do not get …
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ok, I am born and raised in Colorado. The answers just seem like typical answers. In Colorado you ALWAYS need a jacket. Weather can change in an instant. We do not get mosquitos UNTIL a really wet spring, then they come LATE summer. You need to watch out for rattlesnakes, YES they are all over the foothills. Because of this I would wear hiking boots. We do have coyotes too.
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We will be traveling to Boulder in mid October. Would this be a good area to hike at this time of year? Thanks!
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I am sure walking, hiking around Boulder and the foothills one of the best time of the year is in the Fall. You have many options how far how strenuous hike you want to do. The smell of …
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I am sure walking, hiking around Boulder and the foothills one of the best time of the year is in the Fall. You have many options how far how strenuous hike you want to do. The smell of nature and the colours are fantastic this time of the year. You can't get wrong picking and easy or more challanging hike!
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Looks like it not an easy hike. Is there any easy trail to hike with toddler? Or should I take it off my plan?
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Toddler carrier will be the best solution. Many hikers used that when they hike with toddler.
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Has anyone hiked here early to mid August and noticed mosquitos? Trying to decide if I need my deet or if my …
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Has anyone hiked here early to mid August and noticed mosquitos? Trying to decide if I need my deet or if my natural picaridin will suffice. Thanks!
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They're bad--and we have West Nile in the area, so you want DEET.
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whats the address i can't find it anywhere?
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It is just off baseline road. You will see it. There isn't an address
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