The trailhead for Royal Arch is at the top of the map and ends just southeast of The Flatirons.

A 3D view of the trail facing southwest.

We gained about 1300 feet over 1.5 miles on the way to Royal Arch.

The lights of Boulder were blazing tonight. This view is to the northeast.

Looking to the southeast, the full moon lit up the sky almost like daylight.

The Royal Arch framing the Flat Irons in the background and a bit of starry night sky.

Tonights hikers.
