About
Flattop Mountain is a peak of 12,324 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado, United States. As its name suggests, it has a distinctive flat summit, and from the top the views open in every direction across the Continental Divide.
What to expect
The mountain is best known for its trail, which is one of the park's most popular high-altitude hikes. The route begins at the Bear Lake Trailhead near Estes Park, Colorado, where the access point is clearly signed and the lake itself makes a pleasant first stop. Because the walk climbs to a great height, it rewards visitors who plan ahead and pace themselves.
Planning your visit
- Start point: Bear Lake Trailhead, Estes Park, CO 80517
- Setting: high alpine terrain within Rocky Mountain National Park
- Views: 360-degree panoramas of the Continental Divide from the summit
- Contact: +1-970-586-1206
Visitors who want to make a full day of it can combine the hike with other parts of the park, and the town of Estes Park, at the park's edge, offers places to eat and stay before or after the trail. Checking the park's contact line before setting out is a sensible step, especially for conditions at high elevation.
