2026-June: Icehouse Canyon-Cucamonga Peak/3Ts/Mountains Series/Levels 2 up

THIS IS NOT INTRODUCTION TO HIKING (not for Beginners or Occasional Hikers)
The 2nd Mountains Hike in the prep series for Summer mountain hikes. Know your limits! Icehouse Canyon is a nice trail for Intermediate Hikers those like to try mountain trails for a change.

DEPARTURE TIME
•6:45 - 7 AM meet at trailhead (if need to drop off car for shuttle)
•7:15 AM start hiking

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2+ to 3+ STRENUOUS, moderate or fast pace, for distance, elevation and speed; Link to Hike Rating Table **to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**

ABOUT THE HIKE:
Highlights: Splendid high country, wilderness, natural springs along the trail, waterfalls and breathtaking peak with a 360-degree view
Near: Mt Baldy, CA
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Distance: 7 to 14.5+ or 18+ miles
Duration: at least 3 to 7 hours
Elevation Gain: 2500 to 5500+ft
Adventure Pass: Required!

GOOD TO KNOW & Essentials: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234), wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring water, snacks and a light lunch. There is warning about poison oak on the trails

DISTANCE
Hike 1: Out and back 7.2 miles RT with 2,600 feet of vertical gain for intermediate hikers who plan to hike to Icehouse Saddle. You'll return back with or without anyone taking that route

Hike 2: Loop 14.5 miles RT, 5500+ft elevation gain. Continue from Icehouse Saddle to Cucamonga peak (out and back 5 miles RT). Back to the saddle, continue to 3Ts: Timber, Thunder and Telegraph Peaks (loop back via Baldy Notch and down to Manker Flats via ski lift. One way ticket down is $12)

Hike 3: Cucamonga Peak only: 12 miles, 4200 ft gain, out and back.

Hike 4: 3Ts only: about 12 miles with car shuttle similar as hike 2

Hike 5: to Mt Baldy about 18 miles 6000+ft gain (not at this time, the trail is closed)

The 3Ts Trail Map: LINK (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/three-ts-trail-via-icehouse-canyon)

Cucamonga Peak Trail Map: LINK (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82600175/Cucamonga_Pk_Trail_Map.JPG)

Cucamonga Peak Trail Weather: LINK (http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?pands=cucamonga+peak+trail%2Ccalifornia)

**Click to view May 2018 photos and previous years: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/28873709/471078926/**

Historic Icehouse Canyon is one of favorite places to hike. The scenery is stunning. Precipitous canyon walls rise steeply into the blue sky.
At an elevation of 8,859 feet, Cucamonga Peak offers amazing views of the inland empire, yet the trail up gives you the true wilderness experience.
3Ts Mountains: 13 miles RT loop, Telegraph Peak (8985') stands as the crowning glory of the celebrated Three T's, with Thunder Mountain (8587') to its north, and Timber Mountain (8303') to its south.

**More info for https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9270810**

Driving Direction to the trailhead: Take the 60, 10 or 210 take exit 52 toward Baseline Rd, turn left to E. Baseline Rd in Upland/Ontario. Exit and travel North (towards the mountains - you can't miss them.) Park in a large parking lot.

REMINDER:
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**********YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
**********YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike