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Flattop Mountain

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Flattop Mountain

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Flattop Mountain

Name: Flattop Mountain
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Chugach State Park

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Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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1. Flattop Sunnyside Trail from Canyon Road — Chugach State Park

5.56km

02:17

470m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Flattop Mountain from Glen Alps Trailhead — Chugach State Park

5.11km

02:04

410m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Glen Alps Trailhead – Blueberry Knoll loop from Rogers Park

5.28km

02:06

390m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tips

Lisa

March 22, 2024

The views from Flattop Mountain's plateau summit are spectacular. On a really clear day you can see the Alaska Range, and sometimes even Denali (tiny in the distance) from here. If you have the time and energy, you can also hike farther along the ridge to the southeast.

There are two ways to hike up Flattop Mountain: From the Canyon Road AKA Rabbit Creek Trailhead, which you need a car to reach, or from the Glen Alps Trailhead, which you can reach with a car or via the Flattop Shuttle (see hike-anchorage-alaska.com/).

If you're hiking from the Glen Alps Trailhead, the trail includes a bit of steep scrambling near the summit. Be careful and watch for loose rock!

Alex Foxfield

December 21, 2022

A prominent and recognizable landmark above Anchorage, Flattop Mountain is a popular hike. It offers simply astonishing views across the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Expect a little scrambling on the steep ground towards the summit. There are various ways to approach the peak but the Glen Alps Trailhead is a good option.

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Elevation 1,070 m

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Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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1. Flattop Sunnyside Trail from Canyon Road — Chugach State Park

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