Luis planned to propose to Nicole on their anniversary while celebrating in the Boulder area during the summer. We wanted a location that offered some privacy, so we chose a small overlook along Flagstaff Summit Road. The proposal was planned for early evening, just before their dinner reservations.
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Foothills Area Proposal - Flagstaff Mountain
Flagstaff Mountain Summer Proposal Story— Luis & Nicole
Quick Snapshot of this flagstaff mountain Proposal Location
- Walking Distance: less than 1/4 mile
- Privacy Level: Medium-High (low-traffic area for the proposal; secondary portrait location can be busy)
- Scenery: Forest, Mountain Views, Scenic Overlook
- Elevation: Approximately 7,300 ft
- Best Time of Day: Afternoon - Evening
- Approximate Driving Distance from Denver: 1 hour
- Reasons to Go Here? Scenic Overlook
- Accessible During What Seasons?: May-October (the road up to this proposal location closes during the winter and early spring.)
- Dog Friendly?: Yes, dogs are allowed
- Misc Notes: After the proposal, we drove to Lost Gulch Overlook for additional portraits—a popular viewpoint with stunning mountain vistas.
We found a small, seldom-used overlook along Flagstaff Summit Road for their proposal. This allowed Luis and Nicole to have an intimate moment. I blended in as another hiker and asked if they wanted a photo taken. While pretending to take a photo with Luis’s phone on a selfie stick and stand, I actually hit record to capture a video of the proposal while photographing the moment as well. This way, they could relive the surprise in both video and photos.
Afterwards, we drove about five minutes to Lost Gulch Overlook for portraits. The overlook offers sweeping mountain views and the chance to climb onto a large rock formation that feels like standing on top of the world. Because it’s a busier area, we used it as a secondary location for portraits, capturing scenic shots without the crowds interfering with the proposal moment itself.
Flagstaff summit Road allowed luis & Nicole to have more privacy for the proposal moment
Luis & Nicole — it was such a joy to capture both the surprise proposal and the video. The Boulder foothills are a stunning backdrop, and I loved helping you create lasting memories of this special day. Even with Nicole being slightly suspicious right before it happened, the moment was perfect. Much love to you two!
