Name: First-Second Flatiron Trail
Rating: 4.5

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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.

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Land Manager: City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

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Brian Smith with improvements by Tim Car and 1 other

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4.5 from 63 votes

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in Chautauqua Park

#21

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4.5 from 63 votes

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4 Star		38%
3 Star		8%
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#4

in Colorado

#21

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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

Oct 31, 2016 near Boulder, CO

Jan 28, 2024 near Boulder, CO

An eastward panorama while taking a rest on the steep trail

May 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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First-Second Flatiron Trail

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

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7,190' 2,191 m

6,259' 1,908 m

930' 284 m

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