![]() Lush meadows on the wall’s lowers slopes of the wall are filled with a profusion of wildflowers including tall spires of beargrass, delicate alpine spiraea and pretty buttercups. Iceberg Peak (9,146-ft.) towers above the lake to the west.Īt 3.1 miles the trail curves to the west/southwest, traveling on easy grades along the base of the Ptarmigan Wall. The cirque is anchored to the south by Mt. Views open to the steep-walled cirque towering above Iceberg Lake as well as the Ptarmigan Wall, a serrated mountain ridge separating the Wilbur Creek drainage from the Belly River Valley to the north. Continue straight ahead in the direction of Iceberg Lake.Īt 2.9 miles the trees thin and soon give way to gorgeous meadows sprinkled with wildflowers. Rocking outcroppings above the falls to the southeast of the bridge offer a nice place to take a break and sit in the sun.ĭistance from Trailhead: 9.6 miles (round trip)īeyond the bridge the trail continues its ascending traverse, reaching a junction with the trail to the Ptarmigan Tunnel, branching to the right, at 2.6 miles. Past the viewpoint the trail loops around the east side of the drainage and crosses a bridge over Ptarmigan Creek, the source of the falls. Trees partially obscure the view of the fall across the deep drainage. Be sure to stop at the viewpoint for Ptarmigan Falls (5,659-ft.) at 2.45 miles. Small meadows and openings in the trees offer intermittent views of the surrounding peaks. Turn around for views of Allen Mountain (9,276-ft.) to the south.Īt 1.8 miles the trail enters the forest. Ahead the jagged profile of the Ptarmigan Wall rims the head of the Wilbur Creek drainage. Wilbur (9,321-ft.) towering above the beautiful Swiftcurrent Valley. The first 0.75 miles of this section crosses wildflower-filled meadows with wonderful views to the west of Mt. The trail to the right (southeast) leads to the Many Glacier Hotel.įor the next 2.3 miles the trail ascends on easy to moderate grades through pretty meadows and forest along the lower slopes of Mt. Follow the main trail as it curves to the left (northwest). At 0.2 miles the grade abates as the trail reaches a second junction. In a short distance the trail passes a spur trail, branching to the right, heading back to the Swift Current area and Many Glacier Hotel. Park rangers are now advising hikers to carry bear spray while hiking.įrom the Iceberg Lake/Ptarmigan Tunnel trailhead (see driving directions below), follow the trail as it heads north climbing steeply up rocky ledges, through meadows and stands of trees. Make noise while hiking, especially through areas of dense vegetation to insure you do not accidently surprise a bear. Keep an eye out for bears foraging along the avalanche slopes above the trail. Please note: This trail passes through prime bear habitat. ![]() ![]() Distance from Trailhead: 5.0 miles (round trip) ![]()
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