At least two well-ducked routes traverse near Iceland Lake's outlet stream, one on either side. Look for them, following the logical ledge and ramp systems through steeper bluffs. The way is quite easy, if one keeps to the route-horse parties ride these routes often. There is now a separate, signed hiker's parking area immediately adjacent to Leavitt Meadow Campground. Park there and walk north, to the north end of the campground loop road, to find the well-signed trailhead.
Parking is still on private land, and a minimal fee is charged.
The road access to the Shingle Spring parking area on Kibbie Ridge is closed every autumn, to prevent interference with a large mule-deer migration that comes from northern Yosemite Park, down this hillside. During the fall, the roadend moves temporarily down to the 4900-foot level, above the southeast shore of Cherry Lake. Park in the signed area, just a few hundred yards west of the road's crossing of Lake Eleanor Trail CL-3. Most summers, unless a fire closure is in effect, one can drive all the way to Shingle Spring. In early season, all of the road on the east shore of Cherry Lake will probably be closed.