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    Flagstaff Mountain

    4.6 (27 reviews)

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    Kierstin R.

    Beautiful views of Boulder and the wilderness depending on which side you're facing. Definitely a great place to catch a sunset or just sit and hangout while enjoying being out in nature. If you're more of the adventurous type then they have some pretty good trails that take you out to a couple overlooks to get an even better view. The hikes I've done are more on the easy spectrum.. I'm there to just be outside and see the awesome views! I think they do have a few trails with more difficulty or at least a bit of a longer hiking distance. I haven't made my way all the way to the summit yet, but that's on my list for next time!

    Sunset from the summit.
    Mary L.

    Go all the way to the top for a stunning view and a beautiful sunset, and enjoy views of Boulder from multiple pullouts on the way up. Beautiful!

    Incredible twilight views.
    Helen S.

    We have found during Covid that the best restaurants have suffered in terms of service and/or quality of food. This was far from the case at Flagstaff. It was our first time dining here and from start to finish it was truly outstanding. We did the prix fixe 4 course menu and every course was incredible. They complemented it with several amuse-bouche that were equally impressive. My favorites were the scallops appetizer and wellfleet oysters. The New York strip was cooked exactly as I requested. Our waitress Taylor was attentive and timed our meal perfectly. When we were hit with some rain at our outdoor table they did not miss a beat and we were served our dessert course in the lounge. The s'mores flambé was out of this world and capped a perfect evening.

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    Dustin G.

    Flagstaff mountain is a great outdoor area for several reasons: 1: It is easily accessible. All you have to do to get up to the top of this mountain is take Baseline west, and then deal with the hairpin turns. 2: It has a lot of nice little areas and nooks to go to that isn't too far from parking, which means that even though this place is fairly popular, you still can get some privacy. 3: You get amazing views all the way up 4: You get to watch hardcore mountain and road bikers struggle their way up to the top. Impressive it is, and shows you just how out of shape you are. For shame! 5: Trails trails and more trails. 6: Tons of great grilling areas, perfect for that summer picnic. One word of caution: don't go hiking up here alone at night. Mountain lions have been spotted, and have even attacked the occasional backpacker, so be careful out there!

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    Michael S.

    Nowhere better to watch today's storm aftermath. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oTCs7cMwxWUjFX0xkA1yMg?select=atBRN2KPhJgXckk81Uh-dw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oTCs7cMwxWUjFX0xkA1yMg?select=0YODtrTlekhrnRkUVRxb5A

    Sunrise Amphitheater and Flagstaff Mountain by www.elevatephotography.com
    Ryan E.

    Sunrise Amphitheater is located 15 minutes west from Boulder along the beautiful Flagstaff Mountain Road. Couples looking for a casual mountain setting as the spot for their ceremony will appreciate the unique stone bench seating and sprawling views of Boulder below. The Amphitheater's location makes for a great compliment to reception sites down in Boulder. The St. Julien Hotel, Flagstaff House, Hotel Boulderado and Rembrandt Yard Gallery are just a few of the popular venues in Boulder for a wedding reception. Parking for the amphitheater can be limiting so carpooling of hiring a shuttle for guests is recommended. Also, parking passes are required for the area so most couples buy passes in advance and have them handed out to guests as they arrive. Lighting at the amphitheater is best in the afternoon. Since it faces east, afternoon sunlight is at the guests back while lighting the couple as the stand on the altar. There are great opportunities for wedding party portraits around the amphitheater. The trail just below the ceremony site offers great views. We highly recommend taking the time to drive with the wedding party five minutes further up Flagstaff Road to a lookout point with unmatched views of the front range.

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    There's a short scenic drive up where you can have a nice view of all of boulder. Not many hiking options up there. Not bad.

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    Absolutely gorgeous views of white capped mountains to the west and Boulder and endless plains to the east.

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    Great views, great bouldering, great trail, great vibes! There is no end to all the fun things you can do up there!

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    Close to chataqua park and easy rewarding trails for the foothill wanderer. Check.it.out.

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    Chautauqua Park - More excavators

    Chautauqua Park

    4.8(348 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Things are changing here after 100 years. Chautauqua Auditorium is being renovated and winterized…read more It had been needed before this as another concert venue in Boulder would have been appreciated sooner but once Boulder won Sundance it became a necessity. But when you come in the summer it will still look the same. A removable heated tent will be erected inside and heated by geothermal heat from underneath that will be transferred underground from the dining hall kitchen's surplus stored energy. So modern in such an old structure. So when you visit this spring there is a lot of truck traffic and digging and detours around the building but you can see from the last picture, the green and the view of the Flatirons are undisturbed.

    I have been bringing my child here since she was old enough to crawl. We love Chautauqua Park. I…read morelove coming here and just running the trails of course very carefully and I've taught my daughter to run the trails of course very carefully. Today was especially fun because we brought her friend Vincent. My daughter has grown up in Colorado hiking skiing doing all the Colorado things and it's just so emotional seeing her finally making it up to the royal arch for the very first time . We've done Sequoia national Park trails and Yosemite trails but royal arch has so many different parts to it hike it is a lot shorter than a lot of national park trails but it's more challenging in. There are a lot of boulders to crawl up and down from and a lot of tight squeeze places to get to the most amazing view you have ever seen. Very worth it please come ! Unfortunately, this hike is not for unexperienced hikers to go alone please bring a friend who has done it before or has hiking experience. I would not recommend taking your very small children up here or elderly that are not athletic. They simply won't enjoy their time again. It's very challenging for a lot of people. Please do not let this discourage young adult adults that are healthy and whole. If you have never hiked before, but are an avid runner you will be able to make it up here. Just make sure you bring a snack and whatever you bring up bring down. Do not leave trash anywhere.

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    Harlow Platts Park - Love the bridge

    Harlow Platts Park

    3.9(8 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Great place for dog walks, picnics, and sunsets! You can see far into the flatirons and the…read morereflection across the lakes are spectacular! Winter is a great time to explore with the colors you can see. The pond scum comes a bit more in the summer but beautiful nonetheless. I've seen people fishing and kayaking there though I'm not sure either are allowed. I love being here for the nature! They have tennis courts and lots of walking trails. This is a great south boulder park that everyone should visit!

    I used to go to this park and the adjacent South Boulder Rec Center decades ago when I was in the…read moreTable Mesa neighborhood more frequently. After a long absence, I have returned to use the trail around Viele Lake as my preferred exercise location. Trying to get into a more regular walking routine, I needed to find a place that I could maintain a good pace, was not crowded and had interesting views. Nothing within walking distance of my house fits that description so I thought I should go see what is happening in this part of town. Yes, in the politics of Boulder, I do have to drive my "evil" car to this location, but traffic and parking is never an issue and I can be there in about 6 minutes. The view of the Flatirons from here is fantastic, the lake is pretty and the trees and parkland around it very pleasing. There are some playing fields behind the Rec Center that are used for practice groups from the nearby Fairview HS on many days. In the weekday mornings it is mostly a place to find seniors and parents with small kids in strollers on the paved trail. Also, an occasional school group doing a little investigating of the pond life. They have added restrooms and a picnic shelter recently near the playground. As new young families are buying up the nearby homes from retirees, there is a new sense of excitement and investment in the neighborhood and the playground is busy, though not over crowded, and has a nice mix of modern attractive equipment.

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    Boulder Falls - Miss Mariko the Cavi's first time in the snow!

    Boulder Falls

    4.2(30 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    This is a local attraction in Boulder Canyon that I have visited occasionally since 1974 but…read more probably not in the last 20-30 years. With out of town guests who wanted to see it, we went up with them today which was hot even by 9am. Not ideal for me. There was adequate parking in a small lot on the south side of the Canyon, just before the crossover to the entrance to the short but steep hike.Being a Monday morning, not very busy. Be aware that weekends are extremely busy and not enough parking. I believe that the trail has been improved some over the years from our past memory of it. There are actually some steps cut into the steepest of the rock surfaces and some heavy duty chain handrails in the areas with he steepest drop off. We saw little kids as well as grandparents. so if I can still do it, many others can. Cooler weather would have been nice. The waterfall is quite pretty. It was roaring even in a drought because of a few heavy rains last weekend and such hot weather in this climate change era that the snow pack in the mountains is melting too quickly this summer. A must see if you are visiting this area. A many athletes do visit too.

    Beautiful water fall. Totally worth the fairly short drive from Boulder. Parking on the road or…read moresmall open lot across the street. Easy 10 minute walk & hike to the waterfall. Allow a little time to take photos and then free up space for other visitors. Glad we came.

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