There technically isn't a set "summit" on Flat Top Mountain, but there are a few rocky outcrops that offer viewpoints of the surrounding area and the other nearby Peaks of Otter. You can easily see Abbott Lake to the south and Bedford Reservoir to the east from the lookouts. There are a couple different ways to approach the mountain, and both require a fair bit of climbing and mileage.

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Flat Top Trail

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Hike the moderate Flat Top Trail in the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 2.6-mile route with 1529 feet of elevation gain and scenic overlooks.

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Flat Top Trail

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02:43

430m

Hike the moderate Flat Top Trail in Jefferson National Forest, covering 5.0 miles with 1415 feet of elevation gain to Flat Top Mountain Summ

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Flat Top Trail

7.30km

02:42

470m

Hike the moderate Flat Top Trail in the Peaks of Otter, gaining 1550 feet over 4.5 miles to a summit with 360-degree views.

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Location: Bedford County, Virginia, United States

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