Near Flattop Mountain
Cook Inlet, Alaska
Near Flattop Mountain
Glenn Alps trailhead
Near Flattop Mountain
From the summit of Flattop. Chugach Mountains, Alaska.
Near Flattop Mountain
False Peak (left) and O'Malley Peak (right) from Flat Top.
Near Flattop Mountain
The path down from Flattop Mountain.

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Flattop Mountain

4.4 (22 Ratings)
Alaska's most frequently climbed peak has great views of Anchorage, Chugach State Park, and Turnagain Arm.
2.9
mi
Distance
1,351
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.92mi
Distance
1,351ft
Elevation Gain
1,351ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,553ft
High Point
2,238ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trail ascends a total of 1300 ft through a small grove of mountain hemlock before reaching treeline. The trail then traverses Blueberry Hill before reaching the saddle at the base of Flattop. The trail steepens and travels through talus fields on its way to Flattop's summit. The upper route is identified by paint markings on the rocks. You'll have 360-degree views of Anchorage, Chugach State Park, and Cook Inlet from the top.

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