Another good one, and an important missing link in the Boulder Range. I'll add a link to this page on the Boulder Group.
It's funny, I've been up Flagstaff by car numerous times for bouldering or whatever, but I've never actually been to the summit or actually hiked up it. Hmmm.
Yeah, figured I might as well add this one while I was at it :-) I had ridden up the road dozens of times, but never hiked the trail until last weekend (and never been to the actual summit either). I was coming off a bad ankle sprain from a tele-skiing accident and wanted to do something easy to see how it would hold up... seemed like a good candidate.
I think I would actually prefer running this trail to the Sanitas trail simply because it's not so crowded. The downside is that you have to cross the road 6 times (12 times for a round trip).
Having climbed this mountain many times, I can say you have done a fine job. However, you can climb this mountain several ways, other than Gregory Canyon. You can climb for free from the stairs right at the bottom of the road up Flagstaff, or go to the Ravine Lodge towards Green Mountain, and then cut up to Flagstaff road. Once you get there, you realize how many different ways to reach the summit.
Actually, the route I put up is the same one you are referring too... the Flagstaff Mountain Trail, which starts right at the base near Basline/Gregory Canyon Trailhead access road. I mentioned making a loop out of it by returning via Gregory Canyon though, in case someone was looking for more variety.
When I used to ride my bike more regularly, Flagstaff was one of my usual destinations. I don't think I've ever hiked it, though. Thanks for adding it to SP. Now the Boulder Group is complete.
Bor - Mar 14, 2005 7:32 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page!
Chris - Mar 14, 2005 11:28 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Bor, have a good day!
- Chris
CharlesD - Mar 14, 2005 9:58 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother good one, and an important missing link in the Boulder Range. I'll add a link to this page on the Boulder Group.
It's funny, I've been up Flagstaff by car numerous times for bouldering or whatever, but I've never actually been to the summit or actually hiked up it. Hmmm.
Chris - Mar 14, 2005 11:28 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Charles,
Yeah, figured I might as well add this one while I was at it :-) I had ridden up the road dozens of times, but never hiked the trail until last weekend (and never been to the actual summit either). I was coming off a bad ankle sprain from a tele-skiing accident and wanted to do something easy to see how it would hold up... seemed like a good candidate.
I think I would actually prefer running this trail to the Sanitas trail simply because it's not so crowded. The downside is that you have to cross the road 6 times (12 times for a round trip).
Thanks!
- Chris
mtwashingtonmonroe - Mar 14, 2005 1:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice job on this page as the last! Have a good one!
-Britt
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 5:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Britt, I appreciate the comments! Have a good day!
- Chris
Aaron Johnson - Mar 14, 2005 7:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood job.
hgrapid - Mar 14, 2005 11:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHaving climbed this mountain many times, I can say you have done a fine job. However, you can climb this mountain several ways, other than Gregory Canyon. You can climb for free from the stairs right at the bottom of the road up Flagstaff, or go to the Ravine Lodge towards Green Mountain, and then cut up to Flagstaff road. Once you get there, you realize how many different ways to reach the summit.
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 1:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentActually, the route I put up is the same one you are referring too... the Flagstaff Mountain Trail, which starts right at the base near Basline/Gregory Canyon Trailhead access road. I mentioned making a loop out of it by returning via Gregory Canyon though, in case someone was looking for more variety.
Thanks for the vote, have a good day!
- Chris
brenta - Mar 15, 2005 12:19 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWhen I used to ride my bike more regularly, Flagstaff was one of my usual destinations. I don't think I've ever hiked it, though. Thanks for adding it to SP. Now the Boulder Group is complete.
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 5:32 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Fabio... it is a great bike ride, but pretty brutal!
- Chris
Dean - Mar 15, 2005 3:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice job.
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 5:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Dean, have a good day!
- Chris
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 5:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Kane!
- Chris
Chris - Mar 15, 2005 5:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Ryan!
- Chris
Grant - Mar 17, 2005 1:38 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent addition, Chris
One of the peaks in the area that I haven't bagged yet, I guess I better get up there before the republic takes over.
Chris - Apr 2, 2005 12:49 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Grant. I doubt the republic will take this one... but then again a year ago who would have thought they would close 40% of our land?
Anyway, thanks for the vote and have a good weekend!
- Chris