Trip
Ascending Hikes – Boulder Open Space
Flagstaff Mountain via Flagstaff Mountain Trail. Reviewers praise the stunning views and beautiful wildflowers. Challenges include steep sections and limited shade. Starting early and bringing plenty of water are recommended.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 13, 2025
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,872 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,244 ft
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Pace: 2 mph
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
START: ASCENT: Chautauqua Trailhead => Baseline Trail => Gregory Canyon Trail => Crown Rock Trail => Flagstaff Trail => Ute Trail (Flagstaff Mountain) => DESCENT: Gregory Canyon Trail => Meadow Trail => Chautauqua Trailhead. The ascending rout will require some 2nd class scrambling as the trail bounds over rocks and boulders.
We'll meet at the Colorado Mountain Club, 15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401 at 6:00am, form carpools, and depart by 6:15am.
Required Equipment
10 essentials - The hike will traverse open terrain with plenty of sunshine exposure. I recommend bringing sunscreen, sun glasses, wide brimmed hat and plenty of liquids/electrolytes.