Elevation

3,510 ft / 1,070 m

#1,634 in Alaska

#44,564 in United States

Prominence

229 ft / 70 m

#242 in Alaska

#2,590 in United States

Climbs

41 climbs

#1 in Alaska

#970 in United States

Top climbing months

June   31%

August   22%

May   15%

Highlights

  • Flattop Mountain is a 3,510 foot mountain located in Chugach State Park just east of urban Anchorage.
  • It is the most climbed mountain in Alaska.
  • Usually reached by driving to the Glen Alps trailhead and following a well-maintained 1.5-mile trail, with an elevation gain of 1280 feet to the summit.
  • Since it is the most accessible mountain to Anchorage, Flattop is a very popular location for hiking, climbing, berry picking, paragliding, and backcountry skiing.
  • Campouts are held on the summit at the summer and winter solstices.
  • Flattop is known for its panoramic views of Anchorage and the surrounding area, including Denali, Mount Foraker, and Mount Spurr.
1 climb • 3.3 mi • 1,288 ft gain • 3 hr 59 min

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