Is a helicopter or plane involved in the experience?

Yes, the journey includes a scenic flight over McCarthy and surrounding glaciers before hiking to Iceberg Lake.

What is the best time of year to do this activity?

Summer months from June to August offer the best weather and daylight, but the experience is available year-round with seasonal adjustments.

Are children allowed on this trip?

Participants should be in good physical condition; children over 10 with prior outdoor experience are welcome, but check with the guide for specific age restrictions.

What should I pack for this adventure?

Bring layered clothing, sturdy hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a daypack with water, snacks, and camera gear.

Is this experience suitable for beginners?

Due to the challenging terrain and duration, it is best suited for those with some hiking experience and good fitness levels.

Guides typically provide light snacks and water; bring your own meals if desired, especially for longer trips.

Iceberg Lake Fly-In Hiking | Hiking in McCarthy, Alaska

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Iceberg Lake Fly-In Hiking experience in McCarthy, Alaska. This exclusive guided journey combines a scenic flight over rugged wilderness with an immersive hike to the stunning Iceberg Lake, renowned for its breathtaking floating ice formations and panoramic mountain views. The flight offers awe-inspiring vistas of glaciers, jagged peaks, and remote wilderness, setting the stage for a memorable trek. Once on the ground, you'll traverse pristine trails, encounter vibrant alpine flora, and perhaps catch sight of local wildlife like mountain goats or bears. The highlight is reaching Iceberg Lake—its crystal-clear waters dotted with floating ice chunks, reflecting the surrounding alpine scenery. This excursion is perfect for adventurous travelers seeking a unique blend of aerial spectacle and grounded exploration. Led by experienced guides from St. Elias Alpine Guides, this private experience guarantees safety, personalized attention, and insider knowledge about the area's natural history. Whether you're an avid hiker or a curious nature lover, this journey provides a truly special glimpse into Alaska's rugged beauty. Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and the thrill of discovery in one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness areas.

About St. Elias Alpine Guides

St. Elias Alpine Guides is a guiding company based in McCarthy, Alaska, offering guided adventures throughout Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and surrounding wilderness. The company leads a range of trips including packrafting, multi-day rafting, glacier hiking, ice climbing, fly-in hiking, and private basecamp expeditions. Popular itineraries include Doubtful–Nizina Packrafting, Tebay Lakes Basecamp Packrafting, Chitina River trips, Western Copper River rafting, Raft and Flightsee, Full-Day Glacier Hike on Root Glacier, Skolai Pass fly-in hiking, Bremner Mine basecamp hiking, and multi-day Ice Climbing and Ice Climbing Camp programs.

Trips are available as scheduled group departures or fully private, customizable experiences with options for day trips and multi-day expeditions. Many itineraries accommodate families and groups; for example, Chitina River trips welcome guests ages eight and up and Western Copper River trips can include children as young as three. Several trips conclude with scenic bush plane flights or operate from remote fly-in access points.

St. Elias Alpine Guides emphasizes small-group guiding, route planning, and trip customization to match client skill levels and objectives. Guides provide logistics, gear guidance, and route choices appropriate to each itinerary. Booking information lists fixed departures for some trips and private-date options for others, with clear descriptions of duration and difficulty. The company’s offerings focus on authentic wilderness experiences in McCarthy, Root Glacier, Tebay Lakes, the Copper River corridor, and surrounding Alaskan river systems.

Clients can select multi-day basecamps, day hikes, guided ice-climbing instruction, or combined raft-and-flightsee itineraries to tailor pace, challenges, and family needs. Booking details and gear lists.