31 m away
Central Flatirons + Bear Canyon
Linking the central flatiron run to green summit and down bear canyon
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 849 m
- Descent
- 849 m
Central Flatiron Linkup
Boulder
Regancy, RA, Fifth Flatiron, HippoHead to the Summit of Green
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 756 m
- Descent
- 836 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is an awesome 5th class linkup of 4 major formations, followed by running the broad sandy ridge up out of skunk canyon to the summit of Green Mountain. From the summit of green, it descends back down the north shoulder, linking into Gregory Canyon.
Description
5th class climbing is mandatory. Technical shoes are advised. Ropes and rock protection would mitigate some risk.
Difficulty
Severe
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
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Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon
A loop to the top of Boulder's most iconic mountain.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 707 m
- Descent
- 707 m
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Mount Sanitas
A quintessential Boulder trail run.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 386 m
- Descent
- 386 m
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