This is also a great place to take an extended break. At this point outstanding panoramic views begin to emerge, especially towards the east where you'll be able to see Bierstadt Lake, Sprague Lake and much of the Glacier Basin area. At 3 miles you'll reach the Emerald Lake Overlook, another spot that offers stunning views.
This vantage point sits more than feet above Emerald Lake. Off to your right is Hallett Peak. From here, as you continue to climb higher, the trail begins to enter the more barren and rocky terrain of the open tundra. Just below the summit of Flattop Mountain, roughly 3.
From this point you'll have less than feet of climbing left to reach the top. You'll also notice that the slope begins to become progressively shallower, and almost levels out over the last third-of-a-mile. Although there are no signs indicating that you're at the top, this is usually recognized as the summit of Flattop Mountain.
At this junction, roughly 4. The views from the summit are simply outstanding. Towards the south is 12,foot Hallett Peak, towards the north is 12,foot Notchtop Mountain and the Mummy Range, and looking towards the northwest is 12,foot Ptarmigan Point with the Never Summer Range in the far off distance. If not interested in hiking the additional seven-tenths of a mile, and climbing another feet to reach the summit of Hallett Peak , you will have the option of hiking roughly one-quarter of a mile south towards the Tyndall Glacier, which will give you a spectacular view of the Tyndall Gorge.
Hopefully it goes without saying, but it would be an extremely bad idea to step foot anywhere near the glacier. Some even run this trail. Expert Advice First Trip to Alaska? How to Plan and Book? What to Wear in Alaska?
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