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Flat Top National Recreation Trail

Length: 4.96 mi

Est. time: 2h 30m

Gain: 1,768 ft

Loss: 1,805 ft

Max elev: 3,982 ft

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Elevation profile

+1,768 ft gain · −1,805 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Peaks of Otter Campground (Campground)

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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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