Difficult
Mountains
Flattop Mountain Trail
![Flattop Mountain shines in the alpenglow with a rainbow in the background. Glen Alps Trailhead at Flattop one of the most accessible trails near Anchorage, Alaska.](https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/c_fill,f_jpg,h_340,q_75,w_630/v1/clients/anchorage/Flattop_Teri_Hendricks_bdd1042b-d8dd-4561-93f0-ef144d5b9077.jpg)
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Distance
- 1.5 ml
- Duration
- 3-4 hr
- Ascent
- 1280 ft
Best Time of Year: Apr 01 - Sep 30
Hike one of Anchorage's most popular trails, just above Hillside. Flattop Mountain Trail is accessible at the Glen Alps trailhead. This 1.5-mile well-maintained trail has an elevation gain of 1280 feet with a moderately difficult climb to the peak. The location has amazing city and ocean views and is known for watching sunsets and the northern lights.
Dogs: Welcome, on a leash.
Parking: All Chugach State Park trails require a day-use parking pass or parking decal.
As with all trails in Alaska, hikers should be prepared, dress in layers, and bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, a map of the area, bear spray, and a well-charged cell phone.
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