Near Viewpoint Trail
CU campus from Panorama Point.
Near Viewpoint Trail
Gorgeous lookout from Flagstaff Mountain
Near Viewpoint Trail
Lupine frame the view across Boulder
Near Viewpoint Trail
Looking uphill from the Panorama Trail
Near Viewpoint Trail
Boulder from the Flagstaff lookout.

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Viewpoint Trail

3.9 (8 Ratings)
A great uphill Boulder hike to do on your lunch break. Get after it!
0.9
mi
Distance
553
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.89mi
Distance
553ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,975ft
High Point
5,422ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Depending on where your desk is... hike up Boulder Creek (West) until you get to Eben G Fine park. Find the end of Arapahoe Street and the trail starts in a dirt road (a shared driveway) for 100 yards until the proper trail starts. Don't stop until you hit the lookout - which can be a good challenge! There are a few great options to continue on up Flag or loop back through Chautauqua park (depends on your lunch break). Cheers and enjoy.

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