Flat Top Mountain, located in the Chugach State Park
This park offers 495,000 acres of forests, lakes, mountains and valleys located right at Anchorage’s doorstep - and the welcome mat is out. Today’s Hike of the Week is just a 30-minute drive from downtown places you in prime Alaskan wilderness adventures, which offers the ultimate solitude and wilderness beauty in every season!
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska
The Hike: Flat Top Mountain
Elevation: 3510 ft.
How to get there:
From Down Town Anchorage
- Head east on W 4th Ave toward E Street
- Turn right at Gambell Street
- Continue on (Alaska Highway 1) AK-1 South on Seward Hwy
- Take the Old Seward Hwy exit toward Rabbit Creek Rd.
- Take Rabbit Creek Exit
- At stop sign Turn Left and Continue on Rabbit Creek Rd
- Turn right at Upper Dearmoun Rd
- Slight right at Canyon Rd
- Slight left to stay on Canyon Rd
- Slight left at Flat Top Ave
Google Maps: Flat Top Mountain
GPS:
Latitude: 61° 6′11.33″N
Longitude: 149°41′2.84″W
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Hike of the Week Crew!
September 4th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Hiked this trail three times. 2005, 2006, September 2 this year. It’s a good workout by the time you get to the 3rd saddle. First stretch is a bit uphill but manageable for just about anyone, even smaller children. the second section around Blueberry Hill gets a bit more strenuous, but at the right time of the year ( late August ) the blueberries are worth the effort. The last section is difficult with navigating around rocks and bolders. No nice easy path here at any pace. On my own I’ve gotten up in 45 minutes and down in about 30. With others it has proven to be a good hour each way depending on what condition everyone is in. Don’t go on a cloudy/overcast day. Part of the satisfaction of reaching the top is the 360 degree view from the top especially looking to the city and south. If you feel so inclined, carry a rock up from the parking lot to add to the pile surrounding the post at the top. Look for neon green circles on the last section rocks for the most direct route up.