Super Bowl Workout - Telegraph Peak (8,985') 13 miles/4,500' gain/loss

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Telegraph Peak (8,985') 13 miles, 4,500' gain/loss

Telegraph Peak stands at 8,985 feet; making it the highest point in the Cucamonga Wilderness.

Let's go up Icehouse Canyon Trail to IHC Saddle, then take 3T's trail to Telegraph Peak have lunch, then tag Timber Mt. (8,303') on the way down and exit via Icehouse Canyon Trail. Option on the way down to take the less steep and longer, Chapman Trail to parking area. We'll decide on the way out and may split up into two groups.

Cross posted with Adventurers Unlimited.

Distance: ~13 miles or (~15 miles option) Out & Back

Elevation: ~4,500' gain/loss

Time: ~7 hours

Level: Intermediate/Advanced due to ice/snow on trail.

***Hike at your own personal risk. Plan well and stay safe.

Option #1: Icehouse Cyn. to IHC Saddle to Telegraph Peak to Timber Mt. to IHC Saddle to Icehouse Cyn. to parking area 13 miles.

Option #2: Same as option #1 except you can descend via the Chapman Trail to parking area 15 miles. This trail is less steep than Icehouse Cyn. trail, as it's also longer. Read a brief description of the Chapman trail below.

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WHAT TO BRING: 3-4 liters of water, micro-spikes (could be ice patches on north-face), snacks, lunch, hat, gloves, layered clothing, rain/wind jacket, could be cold and breezy at summit. Hiking poles, 10 essentials.

A National Forest Adventure Pass should be displayed in your car.

Weather Forecasts:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.2750915956994&lon=-117.64297485351562#.UuirAEZoiws

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Telegraph-Peak-California/forecasts/2738

Weather Forecast Discussion:

http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=SGX&issuedby=SGX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

Chapman Trail: Rather than hiking the old Icehouse Trail all the way to the saddle, an optional route is to take the newer Chapman Trail through Cedar Glen Trail Camp. This adds 1.7 miles to your hike, but with a more gentle grade than the main Icehouse Trail.

"Even a self-confessed peak-bagger can enjoy the delightful rewards of the ever-changing scenery of this trail. Cedar Glen Trail Camp sits secluded in a bowl-shaped bench under a canopy of cedar, pine and fir trees. Once at Cedar Glen, take a short excursion up the rocky knoll on the west side of the campground for some nice views from a helipad."

***Hike at your own personal risk. Plan well and stay safe.

Waiver:

Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.