Near Flatirons Vista South
Overlook on the highest section of trail - looking out across the Marshall Mesa trail system.
Near Flatirons Vista South
Loose rocks on this section of trail, near the southernmost section of the Marshall Mesa trail system.
Near Flatirons Vista South
A lovely sunrise, heading east on the trail. Wear a hat with a brim! September 2015.
Near Flatirons Vista South
Flatirons Vista South
Near Flatirons Vista South
Man, I love Colorado!

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Flatirons Vista South

3.6 (14 Ratings)
A mellow hike through open forest at the southernmost point of the trail system.
2.1
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.11mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
225ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
6,187ft
High Point
5,952ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is fairly straightforward - it's mostly flat and full of small, and sometimes loose rocks. At the end of the Doudy Draw trail, this trail begins mostly south through fairly open forest. You'll catch interesting viewpoints through the trees as you move along. The trail loops around back to the east and eventually northeast all the way to the eastern end of Flatirons Vista North. From this high point, there are expansive views out over the plains. The option also exists to cross highway 93 here to meet up with the east Marshall Mesa trail system.

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Contributors
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