At Hilltop Ski Area, we found at least 4 places to stay within 5 miles of a lift, too far to walk in ski boots. The closest we found is SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake, 3.8 mi from The Triple as the crow flies.
In summer Hilltop Ski Area has 17 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts, 10 trailheads within about 4 miles, Hideaway Lake 1.2 miles from the main base.
- 1lift on the map
- 14mapped runs
- 300 ftvertical, lowest lift to top
- 780 fthighest point mapped
- 17bike trail sections nearby
- 10trailheads within 4 mi
- 1.2 mito the nearest named lake
Places to stay, closest first
Condo complexes and rental homes are often missing from the open data we measure, so the real number near the lifts is usually higher. The mountain's own lodging pages list them.
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22 places to stay
- 3.8mi to a lift3.8mi to a lift
SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake
Hotel · 4050 University Lake Drive, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 3.8 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 3.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Creekside Eatery, 990 ft
- 4.1mi to a lift4.1mi to a lift
Al's Alaskan Inn
Hotel- To The Triple: 4.1 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 4.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Asia Garden Restaurant, 150 ft
- 4.2mi to a lift4.2mi to a lift
Dimond Center Hotel
Hotel · 700 East Dimond Boulevard, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: McDonald's, 610 ft · Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, 490 ft
- 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to a lift
A Cousin of Mine's AAwesome Retreat
Hotel- To The Triple: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to a lift
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel
Hotel · 1000 East 36th Avenue, anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Everest Resturant, 810 ft · Groceries: New Sagaya Midtown Market, 0.2 mi
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
My Place Hotel - Anchorage, AK
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 860 ft · Groceries: New Sagaya Midtown Market, 810 ft
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown
Hotel · 1025 East 35th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Sushi Ya, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Fred Meyer, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Fred Meyer Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: El Jefe, 320 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.3 mi
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
Hotel · 5060 A Street, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: El Jefe, 380 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.3 mi
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown
Motel- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: El Jefe, 530 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.3 mi
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: El Jefe, 860 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 920 ft · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 950 ft
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anchorage - Midtown
Hotel · 160 W. 48th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: Golden Corral, 550 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.3 mi
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Hyatt House Anchorage
Hotel · 5141 Business Park Boulevard, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: El Jefe, 870 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 700 ft · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 860 ft
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Homewood Suites Anchorage
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: Golden Corral, 310 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.4 mi
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to a lift
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: Starbucks, 270 ft
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Extended Stay America - Anchorage - Midtown
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: McDonald's, 280 ft · Groceries: New Sagaya Midtown Market, 700 ft · Pharmacy: Carrs Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Home2 Suites
Hotel · 4700 Union Square Drive, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Golden Corral, 280 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Geneva Woods, 0.3 mi
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage
Hotel · 4555 Union Square Drive, Anchorage- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Starbucks, 290 ft · Groceries: Alaska International Groceries / Alaska Halal Grocery, 0.4 mi
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Hotel · 101 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Starbucks, 570 ft
- 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift
TownePlace Suites Anchorage Midtown
Hotel · 600 E. 32nd Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Saverios, 390 ft · Groceries: Carrs, 730 ft · Pharmacy: Carrs Pharmacy, 750 ft
- 5.6mi to a lift5.6mi to a lift
Embassy Suites
Hotel- To The Triple: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Sakana, 220 ft · Groceries: Carrs, 400 ft · Pharmacy: Carrs Pharmacy, 410 ft
- 5.6mi to a lift5.6mi to a lift
Hampton Inn Anchorage
Hotel · 4301 Credit Union Drive, Anchorage, AK- To The Triple: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
- To The Triple: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Applebee's, 210 ft
Summer at Hilltop Ski Area
Read from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the main base. What runs in summer, and when, is up to the mountain: check its own calendar.
- Nearest trailheadsHillside Park Trailhead (0.1 mi), Hillside Park Trailhead (0.4 mi), South Bivouac Trailhead (0.9 mi)
- Mountain bike trails17 mapped sections within about 2.5 miles of the lifts; difficulty is tagged on 14 of them
- Lakes nearbyHideaway Lake (1.2 mi), Mountain Lake (1.6 mi), Reflection Lake (3.1 mi)
The mountain in winter
Counts come from the map, which can lag behind a new lift or a renamed run.
- Runs by difficulty on the map7 easier, 3 more difficult, 4 most difficult
- Cross-country (Nordic) skiing nearbyAPU Mahaffey (4 mi, 116 mi of trails), Bartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails (6 mi, 3 mi of trails)
Other mountains close by
Good to know
How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Hilltop Ski Area?
We measured 22 places to stay around Hilltop Ski Area in open map data. None has a walk to a lift we can vouch for; 4 are within 5 miles as the crow flies.
Is Hilltop Ski Area worth a summer trip?
The map shows 17 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts; 10 trailheads within about 4 miles; Hideaway Lake 1.2 miles from the main base. Lift-served biking and summer rides depend on the operator's season, so check its site for dates.
How high does Hilltop Ski Area go?
The highest point on our map is about 780 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 490 feet, a drop of about 300 feet. Elevations come from the map's terrain model, so treat them as close, not exact.
How do you work out the minutes?
Along a mapped walking route from each place to stay to the bottom station of the nearest chairlift, gondola or tram you can walk to, at an easy pace. Where the map has no route we give the distance as the crow flies instead of minutes. How we measure.