Flat Top Mountain, Mountain summit in Garfield County, Colorado
Flat Top Mountain is a summit in the Rocky Mountains located between two national forests in a heavily wooded region. The terrain features rolling high plateaus and steep slopes covered with pine and spruce trees.
The mountain formed through erosion of volcanic layers deposited millions of years ago. Regional river systems shaped the landscape over extended periods, carving out the terrain visible today.
The mountain summit forms part of the Flat Tops Wilderness, providing opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, and natural landscape photography throughout the seasons.
The summit is reachable via established hiking trails that are mostly snow-free during spring and summer months. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions, as conditions at high elevations shift quickly.
The name refers to the unusually flat surface of the summit compared to the sharper peaks around it. This distinctive shape makes it easy to spot from a distance.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.01514,-107.08354
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51
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