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Towering peaks are within sight. On a clear day, six mountain ranges can be seen from downtown: the Chugach and Kenai Mountains, the Talkeetnas, Tordrillos, Aleutian and Alaska Ranges. North America's tallest mountain, Mount McKinley, beckons to the north.

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Flattop Mountain, located in Chugach State Park, is a favorite among locals and visitors.
Flattop Mountain, located in Chugach State Park, is a favorite among locals and visitors. ©Visit Anchorage/Jody Overstreet
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