It is bounded on the west by the south-eastern flank of the Heritage Range, and on the north by Skytrain Ice Rise.
[1] Hercules Inlet is one of the common starting points for long distance expeditions to the South Pole,[2] taking anywhere from 25 to 81 days.
[4] British Army officer Preet Chandi, known for being the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole, used this route, setting off from Hercules Inlet in November 2022.
[5] In December 2023 she used Hercules Inlet once again as the starting point for an expedition skiing solo to the South Pole, this time claiming to be the fastest woman to complete the journey (result to be verified).
[6] The slopes south of the inlet area are covered in crevasse fields, making travel through them treacherous without prior knowledge of their whereabouts.