Near First-Second Flatiron Trail
First snow of the year in the Flatirons.
Near First-Second Flatiron Trail
Beautiful Flatiron views on the Flatirons Loop Trail
Near First-Second Flatiron Trail
The second Flatiron.
Near First-Second Flatiron Trail
Small talus field along the Flatirons Loop Trail
Near First-Second Flatiron Trail
Enjoying the Bluebell- Baird Trail

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Hike Trail

First-Second Flatiron Trail

4.4 (63 Ratings)
A steep access trail used by climbers as a way down following an ascent of either the 1st or 2nd.
0.6
mi
Distance
920
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.62mi
Distance
920ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
7,129ft
High Point
6,245ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
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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Contributors
Brian Smith