South Mineral Campground Loop via Ice Lakes Trail
8.7 mi
Distance
3 hrs 50 min
Time
terrain
2,792 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is the ice lakes trail.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Started at 6:11 am on 8/2/23. Ample parking with porta-potties. Signed the register and started the ascent thru the prior burn area passing a beautiful waterfall. Continued on switchbacks then above the tree line proceeded counterclockwise to Island, Ice, and Fuller Lakes. Some minor water crossings (poles are helpful but not necessary). Stunning lakes and landscape! Gorgeous wildflowers! A moderate to difficult hike because of the elevation change and distance. Recorded 9.89 miles total and finished at 11:57 am. Visually and physically rewarding. Get out there!
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Public Tracks
Ice/Island/Fuller Lakes
Spectacular! Start early! I started at 0558 and went direct to Island Lake. Saw a guy hiking with a mug of coffee in each hand. Assertive chipmunks and Marmots.
Track (9/28/18, 9:02:20AM)
All day hike. Section from Ice to Island was a little scary but doable.
Ice Lakes Hike
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Ice Lakes Hike
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