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Flattop Trail Hike


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Address: 13229 Glen Alps Road Anchorage, AK 99516

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4 of 5 stars
DelightedTraveller   27 contributions
Anchorage, Alaska
Oct 18, 2009

Flat Top trail is in Chugach State Park. It's quite steep at the top - in some spots you're scrambling over sharp rock. Following the painted trail markers is a good idea up there. But if you're not much of a hiker or have small kids with you, there's a view point at the first saddle which is a great... more

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4 of 5 stars
Irish_in_NY   19 contributions
New York
Aug 9, 2009

Hiked this 4.5 mile trail in July, 2009. Well maintained trail, good resting spots, very nice views looking back at the mountains. I am not an avid hiker, so this was a little on the strenuous side. Be prepared with water and some food. more

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4 of 5 stars
omahatraveler   37 contributions
Omaha, Nebraska
May 6, 2009

The Flattop Trail is a great hike if you are in town for a couple days. Easily reached west of town, you can either walk around the base on a circle trail or hike Flattop itself. You can frequently see moose from the circle trail without much difficulty. The hike itself is relatively easy, no matter your shape, gradually increasing... more

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5 of 5 stars
mariainak   3 contributions
mariainak
Jan 16, 2009

From the parking lot, you can take amazing panoramic shots of Anchorage and the Inlet, and see the beautiful mountains behind you! Just take a short walk that may be handicap accessible. In the winter this is probably the best place to see northern lights (the city lights are too bright in town, and up here, you can get away... more

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Flattop Trail Hike Address

13229 Glen Alps Road, Anchorage, AK 99516