They just re-did the main trail up to the Flatirons, and it is now paved instead of rocky. I prefer that my clients are mindful of staying in designated hiking areas and preserving the plants, etc.You have to hike up a short but steep section of the main trail to get to a good spot.Yes, this photo op is in Chautauqua, but it is so scenic, special, and quintessential Boulder, it deserves its own section. PS-More on the iconic Flatirons photo in a bit… So, if you are planning on taking photos at Chautauqua, I’d plan on early in the day and look at this website for updated parking/transportation news. Parking used to be a pain, but now you may need to pay to park or else take a shuttle to get there. You could just wander around all day taking beautiful photos of your kids and spouse!Ī note about parking: they are changing things up at Chautauqua. Other scenic locations at Chautauqua includes the Meditation Garden (behind the Dining Hall)(but please be mindful of your noise and other guests–it is made for meditation afterall) and the Waterwise Garden (which has beautiful flowers in the spring and summer, as well as shade). And, because Chautauqua has so many trees compared to much of Boulder, getting great shots is easier. If you are visiting Boulder and staying in one of the cute cabins, I highly recommend taking tons of photos in your cabin, in the backyard, on the front porch…so stinkin’ cute. So many great photo ops! (Plus I was married there!) Between the views, the buildings, and the gardens, this truly is one of the most beautiful places in Boulder. I also think the the views facing downhill towards the middle of the Sanitas Valley Trail are topnotch–they’d be a fabulous background for photos of your loved ones!įor more information on this area, visit Boulder’s website. There is still a fair amount of uphill here, but nothing like Mount Sanitas proper. By turning left when this smaller trail intersects with the bigger Dakota Ridge trails, you can access the unique stone hut. To access this area, I usually park along along 4th Avenue and Valley View Drive, and then look for the dirt trail that cuts up to Dakota Ridge. You can usually find a bit of shade, use the cool rock hut, and find varied and beautiful backgrounds. There are so many scenic areas around Boulder’s Mount Sanitas! Sanitas, the Centennial trails, the Sanitas Valley Trails, and Dakota Ridge are a few that come to mind.Īlthough Sanitas is a great hike, I have found that the steepness of the the Sanitas trail is not necessarily the best for family photos (who is kidding–a photographer schlepping all that gear has a hard time too!), but I definitely recommend Dakota Ridge.
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