Flattop Mountain Shuttle
In Anchorage, Alaska on 4th Ave between C & D
at Downtown Bicycle Rental
 

A TOUR OF ANCHORAGE AND A HIKE ABOVE IT FOR ONLY $22

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A fun, safe, scenic and very affordable 3.5 hour excursion suited to your individual needs.  On average it takes one hour to hike from the parking lot to the summit.  This allows about 30 minutes to walk around the flat top and photograph the views.  Some bring lunch.  If you find the hike up too strenuous or too steep, no worries, turn around wherever and whenever you want.  If you're in good shape and like to hike fast, you'll have time to go to the second or third peak.  (See logo).  Up there you'll pick your way along a ridgeline.  Unlike on the Flattop trail, up there, you'll likely be alone.  However high you hike, if it's a clear day, because of the view, there's a reward for every footstep.  Whatever the weather, you're in the mountains and getting exercise.  On average it takes 45 minutes to descend.  There is no need for a guide. 

    

While driving to the trailhead, some make new friends in the van and then hike together.  Others hike alone.  You can do short walks like the Overlook and/or Blueberry Loop Trails.  In July and August, you can pick berries.  Some like to find a quiet spot, read and enjoy the views.  Whatever you decide to do, because you're in Chugach State Park, you're experiencing nature.

 

Hiking to Flattop's "broad summit has long been the classic afternoon hike near Anchorage." 55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska, page 144.

 

    

AFTERNOON
SHUTTLE

EVENING
SHUTTLE

         

12:15 - 12:45 PM

6:30 - 7:00 PM

  Hike Anchorage's Flattop Mountain to experience Alaska    Check-in at Downtown Bicycle Rental. Click here for map

 1:00 PM

7:00 PM

   Flattop is Alaska’s most visited peak. Ascend the 1.5 - mile, 1,350 vertical foot trail to the rocky, football field-sized summit in about an hour and take in panoramic views of Mt. McKinley and Redoubt Volcano Van departs DBR.  Route passes through mid-town where van sometimes stops at the library to pick up more hikers. Hike Flattop Mountain near Anchorage, Alaska to see panoramic view of Mt. McKinley and Redoubt Volcano. A shuttle can carry your party for $22 per adult. Hike Flattop Mountain to pick berries, watch moose, go mountain biking, or take your favorite partner out for some fresh air and solitude.

1:30 PM

7:30 PM

   If you want vistas without the hike, walk the short path from the parking lot to the overlook. The more adventurous can hike from the parking lot 5 miles one-way to the scenic Williwaw Lakes or climb 5.5 miles to Wolverine Peak. Van arrives at Glen Alps trailhead in Chugach State Park.

1:35 PM

7:35 PM

   If you want vistas without the hike, walk the short path from the parking lot to the overlook. The more adventurous can hike from the parking lot 5 miles one-way to the scenic Williwaw Lakes or climb 5.5 miles to Wolverine Peak.

Driver finishes short info-speech about trail and announces your turnaround time.  (3 p.m. for afternoon hike.)

 3:00 - 4:00 PM

8:30 - 9:30 PM

    
   Flattop Mountain Shuttle provides van transportation from downtown to the trailhead and back for $22 per person. The Shuttle leaves from 4th & C at 1 p.m. and gets to the trailhead at 1:30. Hikers meet back at the van at 4 and are back downwtown at 4:30
   
Driver runs up and down mountain checking for stragglers.  Hikers who finished early can relax in van if it's cool or raining.

 4:00 PM

9:30 PM

  Flattop Mountain Trail. This is a great place for a nice long, gorgeous hike up Flattop Mountain. You won't regret this hike. At the very top of the mountain, you'll be treated to a great view. Van departs trailhead.  Middle of return route deviates from the ride up.  Route squares around Bicentennial Park and through the University.  Scenic and interesting.

 4:30 PM

10:00 PM

  Flattop is a very popular location for hiking, climbing, berry picking, parasailing, and backcountry skiing. Shuttle arrives back downtown. Hike Flattop Mountain near Anchorage, Alaska to see panoramic view of Mt. McKinley and Redoubt Volcano. A shuttle can carry your party for $22 per adult. Hike Flattop Mountain to pick berries, watch moose, go mountain biking, or take your favorite partner out for some fresh air and solitude.  At bike rental, Flattop t-shirts are on sale for $15. Nestle ice cream for sale too!
 

Shuttle goes up if seven people sign up.  Afternoon shuttle often goes up; evening shuttle rarely materializes.  If less than seven sign up, Shuttle will go up with 4-6 Hike/Bike Combo "HBC" people.  Driver helps lock bikes at trailhead then leaves.  On your return bike ride, it's downhill for the first half, and flat for the second half.  Click Hike/Bike Combo in toolbar for description and directions. 


    

 

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