Looking west from Telegraph Peak toward Mt. BaldyLooking east and north toward the high desert and the San Bernadino MountainsThe Three T's Trail is a roller-coaster of pain. From the very start to the very finish, this hike fed me more than I could chew. I'd like to say I breezed through this trail like …
Icehouse Canyon
Icehouse Canyon is both an enormously popular hiking destination, as well as a portal to the Cucamonga Wilderness in the extreme east end of the San Gabriel Mountain Range. Its lower extremities, which are explored here, feature lush, riparian woodland and old cabins from a bygone age.Distance: 1.5 MilesElevation Gained: Around 400-500'Difficulty: Easy, save for …
Cucamonga Peak
Distance: 13.8 MilesElevation gained: 4,400'Difficulty: StrenuousTime: 6:45Critters: Manic chipmunksPros:- Beautiful mountain riparian environment at Icehouse Canyon- Unique views of the San Gabriels- Views of the Inland Empire (sort of)- Challenging and rewarding hikeCons:- Air pollution spoils the view of the Inland Empire and neighboring mountain ranges- Chapman Trail could have been left out- Having to …