This is the most commonly used trail to the summit of Cucamonga peak. From this trail, one can also reach the summit of Etiwanda Peak, and San Sevaine Flats.

This trail is reached simply by heading southeast from Icehouse Saddle.

Please note that San Sevaine Flats was suspended from the HPS list on September 9, 2003, due to the fire that destroyed most of the foliage to the east and south of Cucamonga Peak.

HPS Cucamonga Peak Area

HPS San Sevaine Flats

Getting There

From 210 freeway: Exit Mountain Ave, head north. Mountain connects with Mt Baldy Road.

After passing through Baldy Village, you'll go a few miles and reach a switchback with ICEHOUSE CANYON ROAD directly in front of you. Take that road and park to the left in the lot. The trailhead is to the east. Take Icehouse Canyon Trail east to Icehouse Saddle. There is a sign at Icehouse Saddle which shows the various routes in the area (3 T's, etc). Follow the trail sign pointing out the route to Cucamonga Peak, to the southeast.

Route Description

The route is simple in dry months, and does not require any special skills to traverse in winter, assuming one is familiar with typical winter ascents.

JustinJohnson adds:
"12 miles round trip, with about 4,300' elevation gain (per Dan's Hiking Pages) seems right in line with experience. This agrees with miles on trail signs too. The return from the peak has a few stretches of uphill, which is why this site's Cucamonga Peak front page gain of 3,900' is too low."

Essential Gear

Plenty of water. The route up Icehouse Canyon offers several springs and a stream that runs year long. From Icehouse Saddle to the summit, there are no sources of water.

An ice axe and crampons are necessary in winter months, depending on snowpack. The north face of Cucamonga (which you'll traverse) will hold onto snow later in the season.