Flat Top rises to an elevation of 4,004 feet with many scattered rock outcrops. There is some winter access for recreation like snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Was going to hike Sharp Top but there were way too many people... glad I went for the second option! On the west side of the byway you’ll find 10,343-foot Ripple Creek Pass. Pyramid Guard Station on the National Register of Historic Places. ft. single-family home is a 2 bed, 3.0 bath property. We started at 8am and took our time, lots of rocks starting a third of the way up. An absolute challenge with the continuous steep inclines. Beautiful hike up the mountain without many other people there, summit view was stunning! Nice trail, I would say moderate and quite shady. It starts easy on a broad path and narrows and steepens as you go. Brutal if you are not in great shape. The entire trail is gravel on dirt. From the Spur Trail take a left onto the Flat Top Trail and retrace your steps to return to the Visitor Center. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. really enjoyed this one too. Near Walnut Creek, California. Lots of lovely wildflowers along the trail. Events on the calendar: Meeker Classic Sheep Dog Championship Trials, Meeker Range Call, Fourth of July Cowboy Horse Polo in Yampa. The Pinnacle and Cross Rock are names given to such formations. The view isn’t as mesmerizing as Sharp Top but certainly is still beautiful. Many rocks to sit and enjoy the view from for hours. It was crowded at all. You won’t quite make it to the campground, though — keep an eye out once you’re approximately three miles down County Road 12 because where the snow plowing ends, the groomed trail and fun begins. Extend your tour to visit Mill Creek Battlefield Park, a famous site where an intense battle between the Ute Indians and the U.S. Army took place in 1879. McKinley) to the Aleutian Islands. Crossan’s M&A Market has been a fixture on the corner of First and Main streets for more than a century and has undergone a restoration project to accommodate a visitor center and Yampa Town Hall. Beautiful and quiet. Abbott Lake - Flat Top Mountain is a 7.6 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Thaxton, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Tough hike up the mountain but disappointing view unless you want to climb that large boulder at the summit. Lots of tiny bugs, mosquitos, and huge flies. Quite similar to sharp top but longer. Not sure why the AllTrails map starts at the furthest side of the Lodge parking lot. Amazing view at the top. There are four big piles of boulders around the top areas of the hike, which allow you to see a view from every side of the mountain and it is truly spectacular. New Castle provides another gateway to the byway via the scenic Buford-New Castle road. sits on the edge of the wilderness and offers cabin rentals, non-motorized boat rentals and a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The trail begins climbing immediately uphill through an open area, where pampas grass grows along … To see the INCREDIBLE view you have to scramble up the boulders. No rocky climbing, just steady incline with a couple flat areas. At the top you need to walk past the sign and follow the trail down and to the right and there’s rocks you can get on to get the amazing view at the top. Trail description: Flat Top is the most frequently hiked peak in Alaska, likely due to it's convinient location just outside of Anchorage. Uneven terrain. ft. single-family home is a 2 bed, 2.0 bath property. Camping opportunities abound within the, , a precious expanse of open land. Flat Top Grill originated in Chicago in 1995 with a vision to bring fresh, flat top grill style cooking to the U.S. Flat Top Grill’s create-your-own restaurants combine the comforts of a full-service restaurant with an interactive dining experience that has helped the group become a preferred destination in the markets it serves across the Midwest. You can imagine how useful the tower could be in case of the fire. The view at the top is one of the best I've seen in the area. Both an official Colorado Main Street community and a National Historic District, downtown Meeker is a quaint respite. It took me just under an hour from the start to the summit with a few stops for geocaches. Located in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, visitors are drawn to this trail which features a narrow "land bridge” that is 50 feet in length, narrowing to as little as 4 feet in width, and has drops of several hundred feet on each side. Countless off-trail possibilities complement the official trail system. First part of the hike is pretty beast but a great workout and amazing views. lots of loose gravel so take it slow. Strike out from Meeker on the Wagon Wheel Trail System — hundreds of miles of trails perfect for off-highway-vehicle riding, horseback riding and hiking. It was fun and quiet starting that early. Very rocky trail with similar view to Sharp Top Mountain but very different hikes. is the longest free-flowing, dam-free river in the state. Here you’ll be treated to a striking vantage point of the White River Valley and the forested Flat Tops Wilderness Area. From Meeker, follow the byway eastward for 28 miles, detouring towards Marvine Campground. Be sure to fuel up in Meeker or Yampa, as no gas stations are located between the two towns. The Flat Top Trail Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the location for the northern end of the Flat Top Trail, which runs 4.4 miles from here to the Peaks of Otter Campground. parked at the lodge and walked through the campsite to the trail head. Trail Guide Best Trails & Photos. The trail starts from a wooden stairway in the parking area. Great views from the top. Savor your lunch with sweeping panoramic views that are particularly enchanting come fall, when the aspen groves are ablaze with yellow leaves. You can also strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes to hit the corduroy of Marvine Snow Trail. For some reasons, over the years almost all of them is no longer in service. This tower was originally built in 1900 from wood but after severe deterioration was torn down and the present day 40-foot Aermotor tower was built in 1954. There is a parking lot at the closure for those engaging in winter activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling. ), rivers, waterfalls, volcanic peaks (up to nearly 13,000 feet), abundant wildlife, incredible trout fishing, and world-class hiking and backpacking. While you're in the area, seek out educational signage that details the history of early American Indian settlements. Will def do this hike again. Its was our second hike this year and my calves are sore today. Come winter, the byway is closed past Lost Creek and is only accessible by over-snow travel, like skis, snowmobiles and so forth. great trail, very well kept and less traffic then other side of the mountain. Flat Top Mountain is one of three mountains making up the Peaks of Otter in Jefferson National Forest. The walls of the Meeker Hotel & Cafe are covered in biographies and pictures of past guests, including President Theodore Roosevelt. Near Hortonville, Wisconsin. 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