Iceberg Lake via Ptarmigan Trail in Glacier National Park
The hike to Iceberg Lake via the Ptarmigan Trail in Glacier National Park offers breathtaking views of Mount Grinnell, Swiftcurrent Mountain, and Mount Wilbur. Along the trail, hikers traverse alpine meadows adorned with vibrant wildflowers and may encounter wildlife such as grizzly bears and moose. The journey culminates at Iceberg Lake, a stunning alpine lake often dotted with floating icebergs, nestled beneath towering cliffs. #Hike #Mountain #Lake #Cliff #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 12.3 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,959 ft
- Maximum elevation: 6,152 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,959 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,892 ft
- Moving time: 4 h 45 m
- Moving speed: 2.6 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.1 mph
- Total time: 6 h 22 m
- Global speed: 1.9 mph
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Name: Iceberg Lake via Ptarmigan Trail in Glacier National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier County, Montana, United States (48.79734 -113.65668)
End: Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier County, Montana, United States (48.79732 -113.65668)
Coordinates: 48.79732 -113.74225 48.82754 -113.65657
Topography: Glacier County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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