We see people in hammocks all over Boulder and you can certainly find a spot on Flagstaff. My only comment is that the Flagstaff trail, while beautiful, gets a lot of noise from Flagstaff Rd that intertwines with it as they make their way up to Flagstaff hill. As other reviewers have said, the best place for solitude is at the top of Flagstaff where there is less traffic. There are some nice, quiet area off the other trails that meet at the top like Boy Scout, Ute, and Range View. You can also part at Realization Point just below the top of Flagstaff and take Ranger trail toward Green Mountain Lodge. Around the lodge and on up Ranger there are some nice shady places perfect for quiet hammock time.

Absolutely. It not a long drive out of Boulder at all. It is at max 15 because if the two lane road. Very easy drive a worth it. It is a quick ride and hike if you don’t have a lot of time. You will really like it. Take water and and enjoy the hike.

I was there a week or so ago and there were just tiny patches of snow here and there. The road up there is very windy and steep in spots, but we didn't have any problem in our rental sedan. Our biggest concern were the tons of other people parked all over the place, bicyclists, hikers, wandering stoners, etc. This is a very short drive from the CU campus, though. If you drove for ten minutes from campus in this direction you'd know what you're in for pretty quickly. The view is DEFINITELY worth driving up there for, snow or not. You get an aerial view of the campus and the whole town of Boulder. Check it out!

Camping isn't allowed in Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks area, which is the area Flagstaff is in. If you do a web search for camping near Flagstaff you can find some nearby (though not easily walkable) places.

I'm a local. What's called the "summit" isn't really the summit but I'll assume you mean the area from which you have beautiful views to the east of Boulder and to the west of the Front Range mountains. Driving from the base (Chautauqua Park) to the summit takes no more than 15 minutes if you don't stop at any of the overlooks. (Remember to pay for a parking pass at the pay station at the first parking lot's overlook (Panorama Point) if you haven't already paid elsewhere in Boulder County though.) When you're almost at the summit, turn right onto Flagstaff Summit Rd (I believe there's a sign that says "Realization Point") to drive to a parking lot that's at the east-facing summit. Then you can either walk from there 5 minutes along the road to Artist's Point to look westward, or drive up to the small parking area that's nearly at the point. I recommend doing the Sensory Tour adjacent to Artist's Point (starts next to the pit toilets) to read about the types of rock we have in the Boulder area, and of course to smell the "butterscotch trees". Also if you want an easy 1 mile hike near the summit, you can park at Realization Point (the few parking spots there fill up FAST in summer so go very early!) and hike up the Range View Trail and back the Ute Trail. The Sensory Trail can also be accessed from a little spur trail off Range View/Ute. Have fun!

You will need a car to drive up the Flagstaff, unless you bike it. Suggest a bus ride to Chautauqua Park, enjoy the various hikes, and then bus to Pearl St. There will be street performances, shops, and plenty places to eat. Good luck!