About
Length (round trip)10.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain2,300 ft up
Typical time6 hr 30 min
TrailheadSwiftcurrent Motor Inn, Many Glacier
SurfaceSwitchbacks, scree, a rock tunnel
Best seasonMid-July to mid-September. High passes hold snow into July and Going-to-the-Sun Road usually opens late June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🦌 Wildlife

This popular trail reveals a turquoise lake known for its ice floes. Iceberg Lake Distance: 4.8 mi (7.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 1,765 ft (538 m) Elevation loss: 624 ft (190 m) Trailhead: Iceberg-Ptarmigan Trailhead, behind the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.

Tips
The steel doors at each end are closed until roughly mid-July and again in autumn - check the status before you commit to the climb. The view north into the Belly River country from the far side is the whole point.
Location

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, Many Glacier

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