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Iceberg Lake from Swiftcurrent Lake via Ptarmigan Falls in Glacier National Park

The hike to Iceberg Lake offers stunning scenery and an unforgettable experience. After a steep early ascent, the trail evens out, revealing breathtaking views of towering peaks like Mt. Wilbur and Swiftcurrent Mountain. You'll pass through forests, meadows, and valleys filled with wildflowers and wildlife like moose or even bears. The shimmering blue of Iceberg Lake surrounded by floating icebergs is a picture-perfect reward at the end of this moderate hike. #Hiking #Mountain #River #Waterfall #Forest #Nature #Glacier

  • Distance: 18.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 578 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,874 m
  • Elevation loss: 582 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,501 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 34 m
  • Moving speed: 5.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 12.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 4 h 14 m
  • Global speed: 4.4 Km/h

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  • Distance: 18.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 578 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,874 m
  • Elevation loss: 582 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,501 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 34 m
  • Moving speed: 5.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 12.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 4 h 14 m
  • Global speed: 4.4 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Iceberg Lake from Swiftcurrent Lake via Ptarmigan Falls in Glacier National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Ptarmigan Trail, Glacier County, Montana, United States (48.80099 -113.65956)

End: Ptarmigan Trail, Glacier County, Montana, United States (48.80086 -113.65920)

Coordinates: 48.79848 -113.74233 48.82754 -113.65920

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧰Survival Kit - Essential gear for emergencies in the wilderness
🥾Waterproof Hiking Boots - Boots keeping your feet dry in wet conditions
🔨Vehicle Emergency Tool - Safety tool for remote road trips to trailheads
🧭GPS Outdoor Watch - Smart watch for navigation and fitness tracking in nature
💡LED Headlamp - Hands-free illumination for night hiking and camping

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