Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
08/27/2018
Flattop Mountains as seen from the early stages of the hike just before the trail turns steep.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
08/27/2018
Dogs are welcome on the Flattop Trail, but be mindful of the amount of people your dog will encounter. Please keep them on a leash.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
08/27/2018
Hiking into the clouds is no strange occurrence in the frequently stormy Chugach mountains. Luckily, these weren't storm clouds.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
08/27/2018
On a clear day, you can see the entirety of Anchorage below in this spot.
Amber McDaniel
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08/27/2018
Making the summit push up the fun rock scramble. The best hikes require all four limbs!
Amber McDaniel
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08/27/2018
An American flag marks the summit. It can be seen from well below on the approach and acts as an excellent destination marker.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
08/27/2018
They call it Flattop for a reason.
Amber McDaniel
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08/27/2018
Looking down off the east slope of Flattop into Powerline Pass. A more easy-going trail runs right though the heart of this valley.
Amber McDaniel
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08/27/2018
It may not be a long and remote escape into the wilderness, but Flattop has a way of making you feel like you're in the heart of the mountains, even if you're only an hour from civilization.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View along the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View along the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View along the Flattop Mountain Trail looking east into the South Fork Campbell Creek Valley.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
First view of Flattop Mountain (3,500 ft).
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View east from the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View northwest looking back toward downtown Anchorage from the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View northwest looking back toward downtown Anchorage from the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View south across the Chugach Mountains and of the Turnagain Arm.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Ascending up to Flattop Mountain.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
View east to the surrounding Chugach Mountains.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date: 
09/04/2003
View south across the Chugach Mountains and of the Turnagain Arm.
Tyson Gillard
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09/04/2003
Getting wet at the 3,500-foot summit of Flattop Mountain.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date: 
09/04/2003
View northwest looking back toward downtown Anchorage from the Flattop Mountain Trail.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date: 
09/04/2003
View northwest looking back toward downtown Anchorage from the Flattop Mountain Trail.