Second Flatiron Scramble in Chautauqua Park, CO

Hike Second Flatiron Scramble Chautauqua Park, CO

Class 4 2.4 miles 1300 gain 1-2 hr Loop Sep 12, 2017
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Just outside of Boulder is the super-popular Chautauqua Park, which has a wonderful trail system. Tara and I set out to tackle the super fun scramble on Class 4 slabs on the Second Flatiron. Starting along the Chautauqua Trail up to the Flatirons Loop Trail, but rather than ascend the more standard hike leading to the top of the Flatirons , we continued south to the base of the Second Flatiron. The scramble can be kept Class 4, but the exposure becomes more and more severe as you progress up the slabs. Sections can easily be made into low Class 5, which I was careful to avoid doing. Once at the top of the Second Flatiron (or what seems to be the end of the scramble), we dropped to the right (north) and took the Flatirons 1/2 Trail back.

I've included some icy photos from my first visit to the Flatirons back in 2012 when I followed the main trail, mostly for my own memory.

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Second Flatiron is the least steep one (second from the right).
Second Flatiron is the least steep one (second from the right).
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Starting up the scramble.
Starting up the scramble.
Oh boy!
Oh boy!
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The jump (totally avoidable).
The jump (totally avoidable).
Looking back down.
Looking back down.
Meet up with the 1st and 2nd Flatirons trail.
Meet up with the 1st and 2nd Flatirons trail.
Take the trail back to start.
Take the trail back to start.
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