Region
Most climbed route
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.
Routes
1 summit • 3.5 mi • 1,288 ft gain • 3 hr 59 min