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Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide

Flat Top Mountain Trail

A 4.3-mile trail with 3,320 ft of climbing in West Side, rated difficult.

Flat Top Mountain Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Key facts

Length
4.3 mi (6.9 km)
Elevation gain
3,320 ft (1,013 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
West Side

About Flat Top Mountain Trail

Ascend through varied landscapes, from aspen groves to scrub pine and krummholz forests, before reaching a vast tundra plateau. Enjoy stunning views of Longs Peak, Hallett Peak, and the Mummy Range. The trail offers access to additional peaks like Hallett and Otis, providing a gateway to further exploration. Along the way, take in breathtaking vistas of Dream Lake and Emerald Lake, set amidst a backdrop of rugged mountain beauty.

Route map

Route map of Flat Top Mountain Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park0.5 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in West Side

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