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Area: Rocky Mountain National Park   

State: Colorado    Elevation: 11,788 ft

Lat: 40.3138734*   Long: -105.6783387*

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What's Near Flattop Mountain Trail?
(miles) 10 20 30 40 50

Getting There

The Flattop Mountain Trail begins at the Bear Lake Trailhead. The Bear Lake Trailhead is located southwest of Estes Park off HWY 36 on Bear Lake Road.

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Flattop Mountain Trail


Spot Comments:


  • Make sure you bring layers on this hike.  Towards the summit, the mountain is well exposed and it can be quite windy.  And like most mountain hikes, watch for afternoon thunderstorms that can roll in- you don't want to be stuck up here when those come in (personal experience  :( )

    • Posted by Tiffany on Mar-24-2010

  • This nine-mile roundtrip hike with about 2800 ft of elevation gain is one of the most popular in RMNP.  Bring water, extra clothes and a snack.  Get to the top and down before the T-storms build up.

    • Posted by Dughlas Stiubhart on Aug-31-2010



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