There’s very few places to camp out by Iceberg Lake - I saw maybe three areas where there were existing established campsites. I packed two 1L bottles, but could’ve saved myself the weight and space and packed just one. So if you want to pack light and fill up as you go, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to fill up at sources along the way. I’m usually one of those people that bugs leave alone but they were all over me this summer. I like to pack picardin - I’ll link my go to choice for you here. If you’re going during peak mosquito season in the Sierra, and hiking near any body of water - double check your packing list for bug spray. The mosquitoes are no joke, pack bug spray It was an $8 roundtrip and super convenient - look into the Reds Meadow / Devil’s Postpile shuttle before your trip for hours, cost, and peak season info. So unless you plan to park and snag a spot during the open window, you’ll need to park at the shuttle lot instead and take said shuttle. Also they close the road at certain times. There’s very little parking near the trailhead itself. Parking is extremely limited, you may need to take a shuttle Came in handy when I ran into a ranger who asked to see it during my route. Once you’ve got it - keep the permit on you & easily accessible. Expect a line of other eager backpackers, so get to the parking lot earlier than that if you’re heading out the same day. Highly suggest getting to the station early - opens at 8 am in Mammoth. The way I went (from Agnew Meadows) you can either get a permit from River Trail or Shadow Creek. There’s multiple ways to get to Iceberg lake - which is great news because if one of the entry trailheads is booked, you’ve got options for another that might be open. Mileage: 8.5 miles one-way, from Shadow Creek to Iceberg Lake You’ll need to get a permit from a ranger station.
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