Hike to Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park | Peak Hike

Rocky Mountain Day Hikes

Flattop Mountain - 4.4 miles

Trail Type: Peak Hike
Trailhead: Bear Lake
Beginning Elevation: 9,450'
Destination Elevation: 12,324'
Total Elevation Gain: 2,874'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 8.8

Flattop Mtn Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

Marmot on the Flattop Mtn Trail

Trail Description:
One of the shortest hikes that leads onto the alpine tundra. The trail begins from the north shore of Bear Lake and switchbacks its way up through various stages of subalpine forest with several fantastic overlooks into the Tyndall Gorge along the way. Once into the Alpine Zone, marmots and pikas appear everywhere among the alpine wildflowers. The summit is indeed flat and rounded with 360 degree views.

How to Get There:
Take the Bear Lake Road from US 36 to the Bear Lake trailhead, 9.7 miles. Parking during the summer season is very limited. It's best to utilize the Hiker Shuttle from the Estes Park Visitor Center and the Park Shuttle Buses.

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