Great hike. But most way ground is louse... so get good shoes. Also last part is steepy... you need use yours hands to support. Last 0.3 mile not for kids - too dangerous in my opinion.

Beautiful views. As you near the summit it starts to feel sketchy. A more experienced climber probably wouldnt need to scramble, but I had to. Blueberry was in flower not fruit (June 20th). Early morning was virtually empty on the trail, but by lunchtime, very crowded. $5 parking here.

Ive been hiking Flattop since I was a kid. Its one of my favorite places to go in Anchorage. Its an absolute great place to watch the sunset, get a good hike on, or go berry picking.

Very short, easy hike with spectacular views of Anchorage and Denali on a clear day!

Enjoyable hike. The end was more of a *climb* than we expected and I get th sense many people arent able to make it to the top. Worth it though!

Always so beautiful and lovely place to just breathe in all the air!! Bears are scary.. its the excitement for hikers when I see it!! Love this place.

Great trail (rated #1 as part of Chugach), but pretty steep and sharp, high winds at the top with great view. Wasn’t busy at all at this time. Come prepared with layers and good hiking boots. Enjoy!

Beautiful view. Love my home

Hikes this based on alltrails recommendation. Amazons sceanery the entire walk last part of hike can be challenging

Nice hike, beautiful view. Downside is the bathrooms weren’t clean at all.

Climbing the mountain trail and taking a nice relaxing walk down the power line trail were great additions to our vacation.Lots of friendly people and amazing picture opportunities. Had a moose walk past us on the trail, got quite a few sheep pictures and got to hear coyotes.Id recommend this to anyone.

Such amazing views. Wind feels like it will take you off your feet sometimes.

Places really nice just wish there wasnt morons blaring their music in the parking lot the whole time I was there it be nice to people had some respect for others..

Not too over crowded, really pretty during this time if year

Very strenuous hike at the very end, but so rewarding once you get to the top. Could be very dangerous if you dont wear the appropriate shoes. Put some repellent for mosquitoes if you hike in summer.

Great place to experience nature, hike, and meditate. Great for skiing when snow lands!

Havent been since 1985 & it made me cry. It was breathtaking as usual. Nighttime was best!!!.

Great trail for hiking and taking guests who are visiting!

The hike itself is rather fun.The downside is the stairs leading up to flat top that need work. Its all collapsed and a lot more dangerous than walking on the ground on the way down to be honest. Going up? They arent so bad.The other trails in the powerline are fun though

I dont recommend climbing when its raining, hailing & storming. It can be scary, especially for children.There isnt any protection from the elements in these conditions. Mud & water were running down the mtn & we had to wait until the storm subsided before proceeding down the trail. It was slick in some areas & we noticed some stairs or, rail ties were lose on the trail.

36 minutes from the parking lot to the very top. 23 from the top back to the parking lot. Awesome place. Go on the afternoon or very early to avoid crowds

I had read some reviews that said this was a moderate hike. We felt it was a little more strenuous with steep climbs, stairs and a rock scramble with no discernible path at the top for the last 500 feet. We are so happy we stayed the course though because the sights are breathtaking. Bring lots of water especially in summer since there is not much shade along the path.

️️️ Great view!!!

Great hike. Breathtaking views. Not easy but doable.

Looking for a great night to see the sights...

Wonderful hiking trails, beautiful views once you work for them a bit. One heck of a workout if you arent afraid of the climb to the top, but there is trails for everyone here.

Not in shape to hike to top, but the parking lot overlook was spectacular!!!

Best views in town. Excellent hiking camping and snowshoeing. You won’t be disappointed.

Great hike, gets challenging at the end but plenty of fantastic views of Anchorage along the way

The view was amazing I would recommend this place to anyone! Theres even an observation area too!!!;

Enjoyed the hike, the view, and worth the view.

Great hike close to the city that has some decent vertical elevation. Wonderful views of the city, inlet and the surrounding mountains.

It was a good climb and excersize but like if I did put a back review about its shape what would happen, nothing but like ig.

Great trail options all around. The only issue is the pay stations are not convenient for the second lot.

Definitely have extra water and the proper shoes and clothing for some light rock face climbing.

Great place for hiking

Great hike, but steeper and a bit more technical than I was expecting. Very fun and challenging with an amazing view at the top (and along the way).

I was here early in the morning the first weekend of May. The trails were still snow packed and a little difficult to navigate. I didn’t make it too far before turning back since it was super windy and about to snow but I’m glad I gave it a try and didn’t put myself in danger by stubbornly trying to forge through the weather. Would love to come back when the snow melts!

11pm pics like these are fun.

Fantastic trail with a great view. Definitely would recommend if you are in shape and able to do some moderate to strenuous hiking

This trail has one of the most beautiful views in Anchorage. Whether you’re visiting in the winter or summer, the natural beauty is breathtaking. If you visit during clear skies you can even peep at the sleeping lady mountain.

Short rigorous hike near Anchorage with a beautiful panoramic view of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, and the surrounding mountains.

Wonderful snowshoeing experience .Stunned by the snow views of the mountainsCannot get enough of the views!!!

A favorite hike when Im in Anchorage. It is a steep, strenuous hike, and right at the top it is more vertical climb than horizontal, but every time Ive been up to the top, it is so worth it. Relax, rest and enjoy views in all directions.

Most visit place in Anchorage. Especially evening and night views at jaw dropping. Its pretty windy as you try to reach at top sometimes even reaching 70mph gust due to crest and cliffs. Be prepared to stop at first foothill about half way to see the view in that case and not risk going all the way to the flats as wind can blow up.

Great hike beautiful views!

Always fun to hike this trail to look over at the city.

Monday morning hike. Maybe 40 cars.. nice

A solid hike with a rewarding view of Anchorage and sunset at the top.There are some steep areas, but if you stick to the trail you should be able to make it up in an hour or so, but thats just a ballpark.It can get cold and windy so bring a windbreaker.

Great scenery, nice hiking.

Took a lil drive with kids n my friend/client. Beautiful views. Really nice day.

Awesome hike! I was surprised how rigorous it was by the end of the hike, the few hundred feet are not for the faint of heart. The views are entirely worth it though.

Parking lot is small, if its busy youll find yourself circling around for an empty spot. Within 5 min from the parking lot at the base level you can already enjoy beautiful views. Hike up in 30min at a fast pace without rests or an hour at a leisurely pace with resting times. The last and steeper portion of the hike is more of a scramble. There are signs for easier routes that Ive yet to explore. Expect some heavier foot traffic on the way down as it can be a little tricky. The rocks and dirt can be a little loose. Ive seen people losing their balance and falling in the dirt a few times. During the right time of the year you can see kids with buckets scouting for blueberries. Making it to the top is quite rewarding, highly recommend.

Beautiful! Great viewpoint of Anchorage and surrounding mountains

It was unspeakably Surprising

Very fun hike the top is beautiful deffenley satisfying

Anazing trail with incredible views

Be prepared to climb up some rocks as you approach the top

Quite the scramble at the top. Kids shouldnt go up all the way to the top. They could go about halfway safety to blueberry hill safely. Its a hike worth your effort. Great overlook. Very rewarding.

Great little hike but be wary to get to the top is not for the faint of heart. It is a scramble to get to the top other than that quick jaunt from Anchorage well worth the visit.

Loved the view even though the weather turned cold

Great place to get a great hike in. Lots of trails, great views. Cheap parking.

This place is great especially at sunset.

Great hike but also consider back side of flattop. It is a better trail and has less people.

Nice 360 view to anchorage from this viewport

Amazing views!

Worth the one time hike up to the actual peak. But one can get just as good views from the parking lot. I would recommend just going down to portage it is much better imo.

Beautiful area and great hiking

Great hike and awesome views

Views epic, beautiful! Anyone in relatively good shape can do it!

Best place to get picture.

Always a great view and nice hike.

Never disappoints

Not to be missed in Anchorage, AK. We hiked to the second saddle. All the way to the top requires 4 legs.

Always fun with a good workout.

This place was really cool to visit.

Great trail, it was not easy but definitely worth the effort. Beautiful views!

Great hike! Awesome view at the top and really the whole hike.

Lots of snow on the trail last week. Its very windy when we went last week. We had to turn away as we did not have the right gear for the hike

Fun hike with beautiful views.

Would have liked hiking more but very cold and windy. Trails snow covered still.

Nice trails and views

Great iconic hike, but lacks the upkeep I feel the $5 cover charge asks for. If you are going to make stairs into a hike they must be updated as needed or removed.On another note, the feeling you get reaching the flag pole at the top is amazing, and the view of Anchorage spectacular. Also I like to bringing new hikers here as they feel more comfortable because of the amount of people that come here. It’s never really crowded but deff the most hikers I have ever seen.

Beautiful place to hike.

Great scramble to the top. The stairs could use a little maintenance

Unbeatable views just from the lookout.

What a view of Anchorage you can get from this area it is so beautiful and in August full of berries beware of the Bears

Its so beautiful, make sure you go if you can

Plan your visit accordingly, parking fills rapidly. Dress in layers, and dont forget essentials depending on time of visit. Ice cleats, sunscreen, water, sunglasses, etc. Nice views, but some days haze may obscure views across Cook Inlet, and other areas. Be prepared for the traffic on the road, which seems narrow in spots.

Great hike. Went to the backside seeking blue berries. Did not find many since it was a dry Summer.

Gorgeous views and trails right up top a mountain thats close to the city. You can see all kinds of local ranges and tons of paragliders jumping off and cruising around. Can get windy.

Wonderful sights from top of the mountain. Was very windy and cold. You should be prepared with sufficient warm clothes when you go there.

Amazing hikes year round

Great Place time Visit in the Summer Time

Great place to hike for beginners!!!

Friendly neighborhood mountain. Always good for a great view!

Great place to hike, walk or bike.

I love this place awesome views everytime I go there is something different to see and you never know what it is gonna be. Can see different animals from and on the trail.

Its a tough hike but well worth the views

Great trail thats close to Anchorage. Very popular for a reason. Well maintained with great views.