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Flagstaff Mountain

Boulder, CO
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Ranked #5 of 56 attractions in Boulder
Type: Mountains, State Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Located close to downtown Boulder, this mountain offers climbing and hiking trails with sweeping views of the city.
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Londonderry, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Drove to the top on the winding road, but it was worth it for the views when we went hiking at the top on a few trails.

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Black Hawk, Colorado
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37 reviews 37 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Up on this mountain you get the views, it's very quiet and twisting roads up behind the flat irons and there's a pretty nice restaurant on top.

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Boulder,Colorado
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44 reviews 44 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The trip is a beautiful drive up to the top of Flagstaff Mountain with a trail crossing the road making it's way to the top. So, you can either hike up or many people bike, (not for the faint of heart) by the way I always go up in a car. There are many trails heads on the way up... More

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Khatmandu
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Take a short drive up Flagstaff and you can look over Boulder from above. Along the switchbacks going up there at tons of bouldering spots just 5-10 mins drive out of town. Obvious trails and chalk marks make finding problems easy to find. I highly recommend driving up at night to get a view of Boulder's lights.

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Denver, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This is a beautiful drive with many great places to pull over. Just a few steps out of your car are beautiful outlooks so bring your camera. If you're on a bike the road is narrow but drivers and cyclists are one here! There is a dirt road on the left at the top that leads to Coors reservoir where... More

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Seattle, Washington
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Drive or steep bike ride past Chautauque Park up Baseline Rd. Near top there is a pull out with great views of Boulder, but what is special is the pull out at the 4 mile mark on the back side of the mountain to look at the Gore Range and the continental divide. They may be a parking fee at... More

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Evergreen, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

If your looking for a great veiw of boulder colorado, flagstaff is the place to go! It is most beutiful at night, looking down at all of the city lights. It is also a very pretty place to go hikeing, bikeing and rockclibing!

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Denver, Colorado
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42 attraction reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

I would have to say that it is a nice payoff (great views) for the easy drive and short hikes around the top of the mountain. It of course can be crowded at times - especially in fabulous weather. But if you have a mixed age group in tow, this is a pleasant trip that accommodate most everyone.

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Broomfield, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

I hike up and down Flagstaff frequently. Awesome workout with terrific views at every turn. This is also a fun drive. Oh, and don't forget the rock climbing!

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Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012 via mobile

Worth a stop while in the Boulder area. While road to the top is closed for season, short walk up pays off with terrific scenery and gorgeous views. Easy walk or all ages.

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