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gibsonplayer10 t1_isgkru1 wrote
Beautiful. I love that hike
tweakybiff OP t1_isgmr0a wrote
Yes, it is a perfect challenge, with a big payoff.
tweakybiff OP t1_isgog5n wrote
Just to explain a little bit more about this....
You can see this view on a hike that is easily accessible from downtown Boulder. You start at the base in Chautauqua Park:
https://bouldercolorado.gov/locations/chautauqua-park
Follow the signs for 1st and 2nd Flatirons. The hike does involve about a 1,400 ft ascent, but I think can be done by anyone in decent shape, and if you can handle some uneven terrain/rocks. You get to the tippy top of them!
Triforceoffarts t1_isgr7du wrote
Pretty sure I killed a Sawtooth there in Horizon Zero Dawn.
okletmethink420 t1_ishkyjt wrote
Gotta be a great walk.
jam3s2001 t1_ishlrqa wrote
I left Colorado about a year ago. Is the hike still so crowded that it kinda feels artificial?
FeculentUtopia t1_ishqns9 wrote
Imagine being paid to eat that.
Science_On_Drugs t1_ishqov6 wrote
If you want peaceful nature, Chautauqua was never the answer. Beautiful but so crowded all the time.
fuzztooth t1_ishx75v wrote
Huh? Is that a reference I'm missing?
AshyWhiteGuy t1_ishzhbt wrote
Whenever I think about mountains or canyons forming my mind always pictures the Flatirons. Never even been there but it’s on the list.
Aboutthatlifeus t1_isi5753 wrote
Magnificent capture
DenverM80 t1_isi57wk wrote
Not on a week day
toochocolaty t1_isi6k7a wrote
Haven't been there in 7 years and I miss it
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Zacajoowea t1_isii4tf wrote
It’s like there’s a Black Friday sale at the top some days.
BathSaltZombE t1_isip0gw wrote
Awesome place to hike
BathSaltZombE t1_isip2i3 wrote
Lmao epic
Svenskensmat t1_isiw6wl wrote
Hiked the flatirons a few times when I lived in Boulder and I never experienced it to be very crowded.
It’s obviously more crowded than most other trails in the area, but for being right next to Boulder it was definitely less crowded than I would have imagined.
JamesEdward34 t1_isj4z4a wrote
Is it true the air is very in CO? I hear that can cause peoplemto have nosebleeds and itchy skin
DorianGrayIsOld t1_isjeys6 wrote
Gorgeous! I just moved from Colorado back to Minnesota where I have lived most of my life. I loved about 20 minutes from there in Broomfield. I miss it there but, an also glad to be back home in Minnesota. Both states have their own unique beauty and both have a lot of awesome outdoor stuff to do.
tweakybiff OP t1_isjhkat wrote
Thanks! It sounds like you have a couple of great places to live!
tweakybiff OP t1_isjhptl wrote
The air is very dry, but also pretty clean. Be sure to stay hydrated if you come here, and some people are also susceptible to the altitude, and can get headaches.
tweakybiff OP t1_isjhra9 wrote
Yes, it is just a few hours, but totally worth it!
tweakybiff OP t1_isjht2u wrote
Nice spot for it!
tweakybiff OP t1_isjhumi wrote
It will be here when you return!
tweakybiff OP t1_isjhxfh wrote
Thank you! I was being careful not to drop my iPhone!
Schwifty_25-17 t1_isjhxgi wrote
Skinwalker territory?
tweakybiff OP t1_isji2ey wrote
I hope you come see them! You can see them from everywhere in Bolder. You go to Safeway, there they are. You go to Best Buy, there they are.
tweakybiff OP t1_isji55k wrote
It would take a while...
tweakybiff OP t1_isjiebx wrote
It was a Saturday, so there were some people there, but it didn't take away from the experience for me. There were a bunch of rock climbers too. I saw 2 people standing on the tippy top of one!
tweakybiff OP t1_isjihk2 wrote
It is awesome! It is really a hike though. It starts off as a walk, but there is some rough terrain for sure.
tweakybiff OP t1_isjijq5 wrote
Takes about an hour and a half to get to it. It was the best hike I have done in Boulder so far.
JamesEdward34 t1_isjnynh wrote
Sounds like great state to live if you can make it in those harsh conditions. Im looking to move out of CA…been looking at washington
motofister t1_isjoyup wrote
Was there yesterday! Beautiful hike
tweakybiff OP t1_isjw68d wrote
Yes, it really is! I am glad you get to enjoy it.
FeculentUtopia t1_isk2hyy wrote
No, just something that might happen.
Local_comic_nerd t1_isk57iz wrote
Used to live there, miss it so much
trip777 t1_isk7pno wrote
unkilbeeg t1_iskfd0q wrote
Also, if you are a flatlander, it's a lot thinner than you're use to. When I was going to CU, I used to get dizzy if I stood up suddenly.
Aboutthatlifeus t1_iskhy8z wrote
I know those moments. It was worth it though lol
Typical_Compost_887 t1_iskitph wrote
Tat's amaziong
tweakybiff OP t1_iskwtal wrote
Thank you! It is a gift to be able to live here.
tweakybiff OP t1_isl42d5 wrote
Thanks, I'll check it out!
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