Today we hiked up Chautauqua Trail from Boulder and then did the Flatirons Loop Trail. Most notable along the trail are the magnificent sandstone flatirons. This bold meeting of the plains to the East and the Mountains in the West makes for a fine setting to enjoy our time together.
This shelter is in just the right place to take a nice water break and enjoy the beautiful view of Boulder and the plains beyond. If you decide to hike this trail, it's not a place to be in a big hurry. There is just too much to see and enjoy, including the geology behind us, the flowers below us and the fellowship around us.
Below is a photo of the newcomers to the group, Teena and Mark Harvey with the third Flatiron behind them. This is their second trip with us and we hope there will be many more with the Harvey's along. After the hike we all decided to go have lunch in Boulder and then.... I confess... we went to Haagen-dazs!! However, the author was good.
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