![]() ![]() Socks : Guide to Getting the Right Sock for Hiking Gear & Equipment Guide for Glacier National View the Iceberg Lake Trail Photo Gallery And, last but not least,īoots, not sandals or sneakers, so as to save you the prospect of The height of summer, a dedicated pair of convertible Iceberg Lake Trail can get a bit “toasty” at times during Other items to remember to take are bear spray (absolute must!), sunglasses (anotherĪbsolute must), sunscreen, a lunch and, of course, a good camera withĮither lots of film or lots of memory cards for digital cameras. The best way to carry your water is to use a hydration If needed at Ptarmigan Creek, which the trail crosses about halfway up On” and staying dry instead of suffering from hypothermia due toĪs the Iceberg Lake Trail is pretty short, two to three quarts of water Rain jacket can make the difference between just being “rained Rains in Glacier National Park, the temperature can really drop. Systems, anyone should have a rain jacket out of common sense. A good rain jacket that is designed for hikingĪdditionally, as the hiker will not be able to see approaching weather Even on moderately warm days, the wind can haveĪ “bite” to it that requires the hiker to have something Trail lies on the windy east side of the park, the winds can really Jacket that can also double as a windbreaker. ![]() Ptarmigan Wall which blocks all views to the West (thus, you can't seeĪpproaching storms), a hiker should be prepared for a few contingencies. The Iceberg Lake Trail is a very easy hike in comparison to other hiking In August, the lake is generally full of floating ice. Into the lake, some of which can take weeks to fully melt. Nearby permanent snowfields also drop ice chunks As such, the lakeĭevelops a thick coat of ice during the winter that only slowly meltsĪway during the summer. You see, Iceberg Lake lies deep in the shadows on the northernįlank of Mt. Is named because of all the “icebergs” that float around With only a few forested spots found in the middle section of the hike.ĭue to the open terrain, the views are unlimited.The trail itself endsĪt a lake called Iceberg Lake, was is fishless, by the way. For most of its length, it passes through very open terrain, The trail is 4.5 miles long and has an elevation gain The Iceberg Lake Trail begins in the Many Glacier Valley of Glacier Of 30 photographs is also available ( See The next page) will detail the trail and hike itself. The first section provides a quick overview. This section of Big Sky Fishing will cover the Iceberg Lake Trail inĭetail. Opportunities on this trail are so great that you should not pass upĪ chance to take a stroll up to Iceberg Lake. However,Įven though you may not find true solitude, the views and wildlife viewing In search of solitude are not likely to find it on this trail. Very popular – especially during the summer months. The Iceberg Lake Trail, as it is both easy and incredibly scenic, is Trail are bighorn sheep, mountain grouse, ground squirrels and the occasional Other wildlife commonly seen on or around the Iceberg Lake Search of seeing grizzly bears, this trail is a very good one to use The trail passes through A+ terrain for grizzly bears. Of the finest wildlife viewing opportunities in Glacier National Park. Rise very gradually – almost imperceptibly – in most places.Īs such, hikers in even fair condition should be able to easily makeĪnd, if that wasn’t enough, the Iceberg Lake Trail provides some Gain of 1200 feet, the trail has been designed to gain this vertical While the Iceberg Lake Trail has a vertical elevation If off, the trail has to be one of the best designed hiking trails in Lake Trail offers one of the most scenic hikes you can find. The Iceberg Lake Trail in Glacier National Park is one of the “crown Available from Amazon.Ĭompletely revised and updated, this guide features more thanĨ50 miles of trails for discovering Glacier and Waterton Use it to deter charging Grizzly Bears by spraying this pepper spray into their eyes. Hiking the Iceberg Lake Trail in Glacier National ParkĪ HIGHLY recommended item for hiking in Glacier National Park, as bears are plentiful and guns are not allowed. ![]()
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