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Activity Chugach State Park, Anchorage

Flattop Mountain Trail

An activity in Chugach State Park, Anchorage, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Long summer evening.

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Flattop Mountain Trail in Chugach State Park, Anchorage
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Why go

Anchorage's most climbed peak, 3 miles round trip from Glen Alps with a scramble at the top.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Anchorage, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 activities. The closest of our other picks is Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, 8.6 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Chugach State Park
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Long summer evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Anchorage, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

    Long-running pizza and craft beer institution in Midtown.

    Food · 8.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Alaska Native Heritage Center

    Dances, storytelling and village sites representing Alaska's major Native cultures.

    Sight · 9.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Anchorage Museum

    Alaska's largest museum, strong on Alaska Native objects, art and Arctic science.

    Sight · 10 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Glacier Brewhouse

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and a wood-fired grill, a fixture on 5th Avenue since the 1990s.

    Food · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    49th State Brewing

    Downtown brewpub with a rooftop deck facing Cook Inlet and Sleeping Lady.

    Drinks · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Hotel Captain Cook

    Downtown hotel with three towers, a short walk from the Coastal Trail, and the Crow's Nest restaurant on the top floor.

    Stay · 11 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Flattop Mountain Trail is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Anchorage

2 more curated activities in Anchorage. See the full Anchorage guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Anchorage run from 24°F in January to 65°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Flattop Mountain Trail itself, we suggest: Long summer evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Anchorage from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Anchorage weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Flattop Mountain Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Parking lot, Blueberry Loop Trail, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
Coordinates
61.10305, -149.68406
Destination
Anchorage, Alaska

Flattop Mountain Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Flattop Mountain Trail?

Plan on about 3 hours at Flattop Mountain Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Flattop Mountain Trail?

Our pick: Long summer evening. Insider tip: Parking fee at Glen Alps; the final boulder section is steep.

Is Flattop Mountain Trail free?

Yes, we list Flattop Mountain Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Flattop Mountain Trail?

Flattop Mountain Trail is at Parking lot, Blueberry Loop Trail, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA, in Chugach State Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Flattop Mountain Trail?

Flattop Mountain Trail appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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