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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Iceberg Lake

A 9.6-mile out-and-back with 1,290 ft of climbing in Many Glacier, rated moderate.

Iceberg Lake, Glacier National Park
Photo: roy.luck · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain
1,290 ft (392 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Many Glacier
Highest point
6,158 ft
Lowest point
4,943 ft

About Iceberg Lake

This trail traverses through old-growth forests and wildflower meadows, past waterfalls and abundant wildlife, culminating at a stunning turquoise lake filled with icebergs and surrounded by towering cliffs. The hike offers spectacular views of the Many Glacier Valley and opportunities to spot diverse wildlife.

Route map

Route map of Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Iceberg Lake5,0005,5006,00002468Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 6,158 ftLow 4,943 ft
Elevation runs from 4,943 ft to 6,158 ft over 9.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Many Glacier

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