Located close to downtown Boulder, this mountain offers climbing and hiking trails with sweeping views of the city.
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Sep 28, 2024
The views are amazing! So peaceful and quiet. Bring plenty of drinking water and wear comfortable shoes. You can drive up the curvy road, hike the trails or bike.Full review by Oxana O
Aug 3, 2024
This was a really great drive up to the summit. We stopped many times while going up to take in the scenic views. We also stopped in the Nature Center and met Joe- he was so personable and knowledgea…Full review by lindsay0215
Jul 31, 2024
You can drive up (or hike/cycle, but it's a very steep ascent), there are multiple points on the way to stop and admire the view. The road is not an easy one even for cars, so prepare well if you pla…Full review by leuveen
Where can we Hammock for a few hours around Boulder (not overnight) .... ? Can you do it off the trail to hike Flagstaff?
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We didn't go on the trails, but there are a few and I am sure you could. Keep an eye out for wildlife. At the top there is an area where you can overlook, there are restrooms, more …
We didn't go on the trails, but there are a few and I am sure you could. Keep an eye out for wildlife. At the top there is an area where you can overlook, there are restrooms, more wooded area, etc.
We will be visiting in August. We are not hikers so are wondering if this is worth the drive in order to see some beautiful scenery and photo opportunities. Thanks.
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Absolutely. It not a long drive out of Boulder at all. It is at max 15 because if the two lane road. Very easy drive a worth it. It is a quick ride and hike if you don’t have a lot of time. You will …
Absolutely. It not a long drive out of Boulder at all. It is at max 15 because if the two lane road. Very easy drive a worth it. It is a quick ride and hike if you don’t have a lot of time. You will really like it. Take water and and enjoy the hike.
Hello. Just going to be in Boulder for the day (this Friday). I wanted to show my daughter the CU campus, then get a bite to eat on Pearl St. then drive up a mountain to possibly see snow. Is there snow up on the mountain and is it easy to drive up there? Thanks
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I was there a week or so ago and there were just tiny patches of snow here and there. The road up there is very windy and steep in spots, but we didn't have any problem in our rental …
I was there a week or so ago and there were just tiny patches of snow here and there. The road up there is very windy and steep in spots, but we didn't have any problem in our rental sedan. Our biggest concern were the tons of other people parked all over the place, bicyclists, hikers, wandering stoners, etc. This is a very short drive from the CU campus, though. If you drove for ten minutes from campus in this direction you'd know what you're in for pretty quickly. The view is DEFINITELY worth driving up there for, snow or not. You get an aerial view of the campus and the whole town of Boulder. Check it out!
Camping isn't allowed in Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks area, which is the area Flagstaff is in. If you do a web search for camping near Flagstaff you can find some …
Camping isn't allowed in Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks area, which is the area Flagstaff is in. If you do a web search for camping near Flagstaff you can find some nearby (though not easily walkable) places.
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