Out and back “figure 8”: 6 miles
As another practice hike for our upcoming Colorado trip, Dad and I took Hunter along on a gorgeous day to hike to Flat Rock. The newly-rerouted trail is an offshoot of a shortcut from the Rattlesnake Loop Trail, although the original harder alternative is still there. The new way involves more gradual elevation gain; in fact the steepest section is now the top half of the trail to the overlook, not the bottom…
Read about the full trip Here.