Near Chautauqua Trail
Morning at the Flatirons.
Near Chautauqua Trail
First snow of the year in the Flatirons.
Near Chautauqua Trail
Chautauqua Park
Near Chautauqua Trail
This is how you know a run/hike is going to be good, right from the get go. Flatirons from Bluebell Road.
Near Chautauqua Trail
Boulder Colorado - Winter Wonderland

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Chautauqua Trail

4.0 (9 Ratings)
The centerpiece of the Chautauqua meadows trails.
0.7
mi
Distance
457
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
457ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,151ft
High Point
5,694ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the main trailhead at Chautauqua, this trail ascends towards the majestic flatirons. Try to peel your eyes away from these awe-inspiring geologic formations enough to watch your step. This is one of the most used trails in the whole park so it is wide and mostly smooth. As you gain elevation, take a look back to the east and admire Boulder from above. This trail provides access to Ski Jump Trail, Bluebell-Baird Trail and the Flatirons Loop Trail.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Second-Third Flatiron Mesa Loop

Hike Route

Second-Third Flatiron Mesa Loop

Geologically Significant
moderate
2.16 mi
+693 ft
Welcome to Chautauqua

Hike Route

Welcome to Chautauqua

Family Friendly
moderate
1.48 mi
+455 ft
First + Second Flatiron Trail

Hike Route

First + Second Flatiron Trail

Views
moderate
2.63 mi
+1,476 ft
Chautauqua Trail Hike

Hike Route

Chautauqua Trail Hike

Dogs Allowed
easy
0.64 mi
+448 ft
Royal Arch Hike

Hike Route

Royal Arch Hike

Dogs Allowed
moderate
3.33 mi
+1,456 ft
Royal Arch Out and Back

Hike Route

Royal Arch Out and Back

Birding
strenuous
3.47 mi
+1,488 ft
Contributors
Brian Smith