The Second Flatiron rests between the much more imposing First and Third Flatirons. It is much neglected and only sees a small fraction of the traffic that its more stately neighbors get. However, it is the home of several classic flatiron scrambles of considerable length, and is well worth a visit. Be sure to sample Freeway, Dodge Block, and Free for All - Flatiron Classics by any measure.
Getting There
Begin at Chautauqua Park, and hike up the highway trail across the meadow towards the First Flatiron. Once in the trees, pass the Bluebell-Baird Trail and continue towards the First. Continue straight where the trail to the First goes right. You will contour across a talus slope, and soon the trail comes within 6 inches of the base of the Second Flatiron. Allow about a half hour for the aproach.
This route was one of the first that I did in the Flatirons. It was the first that I did unroped. I've climbed it more than any other route in the Flatirons. It hardly ever sees traffic, you step off a trail onto the route, you step off the top of the route onto another trail, and the climbing is easy and sometimes unique. For all of these reasons, this route is one of my favorites in the Flatirons. Difficulty snobs will want to stay away.Th...[more]
Second Flatiron
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