Trail Run Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski

First-Second Flatiron Trail

Difficult Difficult
 4.4 (63)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Chautauqua Park
Plan with onX Backcountry
Previous Next

“A steep access trail used by climbers as a way down following an ascent of either the 1st or 2nd. ”

Brian Smith
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

37%

Runnable

7,190' 2,191 m

High

6,259' 1,908 m

Low

930' 284 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

28%

Avg Grade (16°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Description

Starting from the Bluebell-Baird Trail, head south on the Flatirons Loop Trail to two trail signs, then west to begin switching back and forth between the First and Second Flatirons. It ends at the saddle between the First Flatiron and Sunset Rock.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Tim Car and 1 other
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 63 votes

#1

in Chautauqua Park

#20

Overall
  4.4 from 63 votes
5 Star
53%
4 Star
39%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1

in Chautauqua Park

#3

in Colorado

#20

Overall
18 Views Last Month
11,712 Since Apr 13, 2015
Difficult Difficult
0%
0%
18%
10%
71%
2%
Add a Photo

Photos

The Third Flatiron from near the top of the First-Second Flatiron Trail
Oct 1, 2017 near Boulder, CO
The Third Flatiron as seen from the top of the 1st/2nd Flatiron Trail
May 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
The First Flatiron as seen from the 2nd Flatiron access trail
May 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
View from the top (almost).
Oct 31, 2016 near Boulder, CO
First flatiron trail.
Jan 28, 2024 near Boulder, CO
An eastward panorama while taking a rest on the steep trail
May 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO

0 Comments

6,000 characters
6,000 characters

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Feb 11, 2024
Atsuko Ohtake
Jul 13, 2023
Stefan Feider
Jun 14, 2022
sss S
Sep 25, 2021
Kaylee M
Jul 22, 2021
Jessica Montenieri
Lovely and painful
Jul 4, 2020
Shweta Bhandare
0.6mi — 7h 30m
Jun 20, 2018
Galina Melamed
On route to Flatirons
May 20, 2016
Mary Jesse

Nearby Recommended Routes

PrevNext
April 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930   
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started