Weekend Backpacking Trip
Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains, with a summit elevation of 8,862 feet. It is within the Cucamonga Wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest. Cucamonga Peak is located in a beautiful wooded stream-driven section of the forest near Mt. Baldy Village. The winding trail begins in a shady canyon passing remnants of old recreation cabins as it heads towards Ice House Canyon Saddle. After the halfway point, hikers will trek through a series of switchbacks lined with alpine flora and massive boulders washed down from historical floods. Upon reaching the saddle, deep into the Cucamonga Wilderness*, hikers have several options to continue onto either Ontario Peak, Bighorn Peak, or Cucamonga Peak.
Days: 2 days, 1 nights
Milage: 15
Elevation Gain: 4000 ft
Max Elevation: 8800+′
Type of Trip: Backpacking in/out
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Location: San Gabriel Mountains
Starting Point: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead
Ending: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead
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Day 1:
- Hike 2.45m (1395 ft elevation gain) to Cedar Glen Camp
- Setup camp, day hike to Cucamonga Peak ( 5m 2600ft+)
Day 2:
- Break camp and hike 2.5m to parking lot.
Trailhead: Icehouse Canyon Parking lot
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NATIONAL Forest Adventure Pass is required to park (5$) Big 5 or REI has them. Or you can use your America the Beautiful Pass.
NOTE:
Portions of this trail are currently covered in snow.
The weather might be warm at the start of your hike, but there could still be winter-like conditions on taller peaks in the mountains ahead of you.
Consider both your safety and the safety of rescuers.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is an intermediate hike. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
