WALKER RANCH LOOP HIKE & 'FLATIRON SOUNDS' MUSIC FESTIVAL, BOULDER!

***LETS HIKE THE BEAUTIFUL WALKER RANCH LOOP AT THE TOP OF FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN, THEN HEAD DOWN TO CHAUTAUQUA PARK AT THE BASE OF FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE 'FLATIRON SOUNDS' MUSIC FESTIVAL! THERE WILL BE A WIDE VARIETY OF LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, A BEER GARDEN, AND MANY LOCAL ARTISANS OFFERING THEIR CREATIONS/GOODS FOR SALE.

CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR FESTIVAL INFO.:
https://www.chautauqua.com/event/flatiron-sounds/

***PLEASE NOTE: THE END TIME FOR THE HIKE IS APPROX. 1:00 P.M. THE FESTIVAL FOLLOWING THE HIKE IS OF COURSE OPTIONAL, BUT WILL BE A TON OF FUN!

FESTIVAL PARKING: WE'LL PARK ALONG THE STREETS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING CHAUTAUQUA PARK (FREE PARKING).

HIKE DETAILS:
Difficulty: Moderate - about 8.5 miles with about 1650 feet elevation gain.

Walker Ranch Loop is a fantastic hiking and mountain biking trail through Walker Ranch Park and a portion of El Dorado Canyon State Park. Going clockwise from the Walker Ranch Parking Access, the trail starts with a gentle climb, that opens up at the top at the Crescent Meadows Trailhead parking area. From here it’s a two mile descent followed by a short portion up very steep steps, followed by another moderate climb back to the trailhead. The loop offers incredible scenic views and a beautiful river. There are 46 parking spots at the trailhead, a restroom and picnic tables. Dogs are welcome, on leash.
***We wait 5 MINUTES MAXIMUM for hikers who arrive late, out of consideration for those arriving on time. Please allow some extra time to drive to the trailhead.***

IMPORTANT: Your participation in this event is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your personal hiking experience, from start to finish. Please consider your fitness/comfort level & the demands of this hike (length/elevation gain/difficulty) prior to signing up.

Click on the link below for a trail map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/walker-ranch-loop

**TAKE FLAGSTAFF ROAD TO THE WALKER RANCH LOOP TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT--WHERE WE'LL MEET**

ADDRESS:
Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead Parking Lot
7701 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO 80302

DIRECTIONS:
Turn West onto Baseline Rd (heading toward Chautauqua Park)
1.5 mi

Continue onto Flagstaff Rd (Baseline becomes Flagstaff Rd. just past Chautauqua Park)
7.2 mi

Turn left
138 ft