Hike at Flat Irons North and Prairie Vista Loop Trail

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend on the Trails 🇺🇸!!

Spend part of your Labor Day weekend enjoying the beauty of Colorado with a hike on the Flatirons North and Prairie Vista Loop Trail near Boulder. There’s no better way to celebrate the long weekend than with fresh mountain air, great company, and some of the most iconic views along the Front Range.

This scenic loop winds through open prairies and beautiful ponderosa pine stands, offering sweeping vistas of the valley, foothills, and Rocky Mountains. Towering above it all are Boulder’s famous Flatirons—five dramatic, slanted sandstone formations that create one of Colorado’s most recognizable landscapes.

The trail features gently rolling terrain, making it a wonderful hike for enjoying conversation while taking in breathtaking scenery around every bend. Whether you’re admiring the wildflowers, photographing the Flatirons, or simply soaking in the views, this hike is the perfect way to recharge over the holiday weekend.

Trail Details:

• Difficulty: Easy
• Distance: 3.7 miles
• Elevation gain: 288 feet

What to Bring:

• Water and snacks
• Sturdy shoes
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

Trail Guides: Alison Cagaanan and Laura Wood

Meetup Location: 3663 CO-93, Boulder, CO 80302