Name: Hike Ontario Peak 13 miles RT, 4000 ft Elev Gain, Difficulty Level 3+ Strenuous
Start: 2015-04-18T07:00:00-07:00
End: 2015-04-18T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Icehouse Canyon Trailhead

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This hike is cross-posted on Adventurers Unlimited Meetup

The Hike:

Distance: 13 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: ~4000 ft Hike

Time: 7-8 hours

Difficulty: Strenuous

General Rating/Difficulty: Level 3+ STRENUOUS, for distance, elevation and altitude; Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to read more about difficulty levels.

Trail Condition: Fairly maintained trail

Hike Type: Out and Back

Summary: This hike takes you through beautiful Icehouse Canyon, into the Cucamonga Wilderness up to Icehouse Saddle and beyond Kelly's Camp to Ontario Peak.
The views are spectacular; on a clear day you can see the Pacific and all of Catalina Island on a clear day.
It is 3.6 miles from the Icehouse Trailhead to Icehouse Cyn and another 2.8 miles to Ontario peak.

Remember the "Ten Essentials" See the link below for more information.

http://www.rei.com/ex... (http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ten+essentials.html)

Weather Forecast Link:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.24529756448195&lon=-117.6028060913086#.UxdcPz9dWSo

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**Disclaimer**

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.

WARNING OF RISK ETC: YOU AGREE BY GOING ON THIS HIKE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THAT THE MEETUP ORGANIZERS HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SAFETY.

I am a hiker inviting you to join me and fellow hikers. I am not a guide nor trained search and rescue member and will not carry you up or down the trail. You need to know your limits and what you need to get yourself there and back safely. You are solely responsible for your safety and well being on any event posted. No organizer or event host of this group is in any way liable for any injury or misfortune that could occur. You accept all risks when you rsvp "yes" and show up to participate for this event or any other event.

If you are not comfortable with this disclaimer or disagree with this disclaimer, I am asking you to NOT sign up for this hike.

There…I said it. Now let’s go out there and enjoy the beautiful mountain and all it has to offer.

Happy Trails everyone,

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