Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias

National Park and Preserve

by Greg Fensterman

A companion site to the book published by Falcon Guides®

Backcountry Trek: Iceberg Lake Trek


Distance: Variable

Difficulty: Moderate

Approx. hiking time: 3-5 days

Total elevation gain: Variable

Best season: July - early September

Access: Bush flight - McCarthy to Iceberg Lake

Maps: USGS Bering Glacier C-6, D-6

Challenges: Possible glacier crossings, swift stream crossings


A stunning valley that is rich with opportunities for exploration. The area offers terrain that is as diverse as it is impressive and includes luxurious valleys, hanging glaciers, alpine ridges and massive glaciers. Bears are often spotted in the valley and occasionally wolverine.

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Even detailed route descriptions such as those found in the book are not a substitute for skills and experience. If you would like to do this route but don't feel that you are ready to tackle the Alaskan wilderness on your own, consider a guided trek.

If you are interested in doing this route as part of a guided trek, click here for more information on the Iceberg Lake Trek in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.