チュガッチ山地周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

This hike goes between Girdwood and Eagle River. It's a beautiful hike that covers a lot of various terrain.

From the parking lot, a good path leads to the viewpoint

When the weather is clear, you have a great view of the mountains and the coast off Anchorage from up here.

From Bodenburg Butte you have a great 360° view of the surrounding mountains and the Knik Glacier, which feeds the Knik River of the same name. The butte itself was also formed by glacial activity. The panoramic view is definitely worth the strenuous climb (including a staircase with 527 steps).

Blueberry Knoll is named for the plentiful berries that populate its slopes in autumn—but this is such a popular area that they get picked out very quickly. Blink, and you'll miss them! You'll hike right past the knoll on your way up Flattop, or you can treat it as its own destination, hiking a complete loop around it to enjoy the views in all directions before you head back down.

The Glen Alps Trailhead is the starting place for a number of great hikes near Anchorage, including Flattop, Hidden Lake, Little O'Malley Peak, Powerline Pass, and Middle Fork Loop. There's also a very short overlook trail, just north of the parking lot, that gives you great views out over Anchorage with relatively little effort. Parking costs $5, and there is a machine near the upper parking lot that accepts credit cards.

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 https://www.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!

This is a fun, non-technical ride with a few surprisingly pretty viewpoints over Campbell Creek Gorge. Some parts of the trail do get pretty grassy by mid to late summer, especially toward the southeast end as you rejoin the Powerline Trail. Be alert for hikers on this shared trail. Loose dogs and wildlife sightings are all common in the area, too.