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Chautauqua Park: Royal Arch Trail

Colorado hikers need not go to Utah to see arches. Hidden in Boulder's Flatirons area lies Royal Arch. A 20 ft sandstone arch that beautifully frames the Boulder valley to the southeast and the massive Flatirons to the north.

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«The trail begins on Blue Bell Road from the Chautauqua Trailhead»
The trail begins on Blue Bell Road from the Chautauqua Trailhead
The trail begins on Blue Bell Road from the Chautauqua TrailheadTerrific view of Boulder's Flatirons from the beginning of the trailThe Royal Arch Trail climbs through a dense Ponderosa Pine forestLooking north from the base of Royal ArchStriking rock formations near Royal ArchRoyal ArchCross section of a Flatiron from the Royal Arch TrailRoyal ArchThe Bluebell Shelter on the way to Royal Arch.