Flattop Mountain

Flattop Mountain is a 3,500-foot summit in Chugach State Park near Anchorage. A 3-mile trail climbs to the broad, flat top where views stretch across Cook Inlet and the city below.

The area served as hunting territory for Alaska Native peoples long before the surrounding region became a state park. When Chugach State Park was established, the mountain gradually became one of the most visited peaks in the region.

Locals and visitors come here regularly throughout the year to hike and spend time outdoors together. The summit serves as a gathering point where people can see their city from above and reconnect with the surrounding landscape.

The Glen Alps trailhead has restrooms and marked paths for different hiking levels. Snow and ice are common in winter months, so check conditions before heading out during colder seasons.

The flat summit is unusual in this range and makes the hike simpler than most neighboring peaks. From the top, you can see where the urban city meets wild mountains and open water stretching toward distant islands.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 61.08963,-149.66841

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43