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    Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area

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    Third Stream Falls

    Third Stream Falls

    3.8(13 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    First of all not sure why but my directions showed I arrived at my destination just past the last…read morehouse on the right. So I parked. Unfortunately, I was approx. 2.5 miles too soon. Luckily it was a wide fire trail but it was pretty intense!!! Keep driving until the fire road ends. There is parking and a bathroom as well. It's been recently maintained with what looks like fresh gravel. No 4x4 needed. On my way up I was appalled at the graffiti! It's disturbing that punks can't respect nature and also pollute our water. Once you are on the trailhead it's a steady incline on a very narrow trail. But it's pretty well kept and it isn't overgrown much. I only took the path up to the Stone House camp, which stupidly there is no actual "stone house" also not really a camp I could find unless the camp marker was slightly off? But I don't recommend this trail one bit. The beginning of the trail is cleared and easy to hike down. But once you get to the creek it's hell from there on in and back out. The trail literally ends at the creek. I had to cross the creek a few times repeatedly. There are huge boulders and a lot of loose rocks. There are also a lot of downed trees, and don't get me started on the gnats! Plus tons of fire ants, regular house ants, and tons of spiders and spider webs! I had repellent on and the gnats were all over me 10 fold! It was hell trying to swat them away while climbing boulders, climbing over & under trees, and crossing the creek multiple times. The creek was roaring like crazy in places and a tad scary to be honest. In one crossing I lost my balance on a slimy rock and ended up in the creek. I finally decided to turn around, and nearly fell off a section of rocks that must have been part of a landslide, because when I started putting my body weight on them they tumbled down and I ended up cutting my leg on a sharp boulder. Trying to make my way out I regretted ever venturing into this mess. My advice stay on the main trail! I never did make it to the stream crossing, so maybe next time. It's all sun and it's extremely warm so bring lots of water. I did 7.25 miles and drank all my 2L water bladder. Watch out for small snakes that look like long lizards without legs. The one I saw was when I was walking back down towards my car on the fire road. There were a few homeless up there, in their cars with a forest adventure pass. I think they stay there during the day until the trail closes. So be careful.

    This location was easy to get to for a quick snow trip. You are able to park on most sides of the…read moreroad but just be careful taking off because alot of the people zoom through the two way highway. Came up on a whim early morning to enjoy the fresh snow. The drive is not too far from riverside so we love going up here spring our winter.

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    Third Stream Falls - Snow on the trail!

    Snow on the trail!

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    Applewhite Picnic Area - Roaring stream with lots of places for kids to play.

    Applewhite Picnic Area

    3.9(9 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Cute little picnic area nestled back in the hills area of Lytle Creek area…read more I can sit and watch the creek run for hours. Picnic tables are set up close enough to the water's edge that it makes for a quaint spot to eat and enjoy. Tables are sprinkled around so that there are quite a few yet not too close together, and plenty of shade. Parking is near the tables too, so you don't have to haul your stuff very far. Lots of parking spots up and down the picnic area and each bathroom is within a reasonable walking distance. Very sweet little spot. However, it's not really very clean. Not bad, but seems that the people using the area are inconsiderate. I guess that goes for anywhere in this country of ours, but maybe a ranger or park employee can make an extra sweep of the place to pick up trash. Toilets are pit toilets furnished with toilet paper and and sinks to wash up. There are cute little wood carvings placed around the site and an old shack near the entrance. They've definitely gone the extra distance to make it a cute place for a visit. Relatively close to the city, but far enough away that you feel like you are hundreds of miles up in the mountains. Fresh air, running stream, nature. Not a bad place to visit when you need a nice little get-away. CHEERS!!

    We went with family friends and hung out playing games and having lunch at a table while the kids…read moreplayed in the stream for hours. And when it was time to leave the kids demanded to come back some day. Such a great time. And lots of bathrooms!

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    Applewhite Picnic Area - Apple White Campground info as of 10/19/22

    Apple White Campground info as of 10/19/22

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    Telegragh Peak - Sammy on Timber Mtn

    Telegragh Peak

    4.5(2 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    This has been my longest Mt. Baldy trail hike. The Three Tees Trail took me 16 miles, up 4,000 Feet…read moreof elevation gain and over Timber Mountain, Telegraph Peak and Thunder Mountain. And of course, to get there, I had to get up the Icehouse Canyon Trail. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ice-house-canyon-trail-mount-baldy#hrid:7xbAkpMLb89keNbcDHgMRA/src:self Since I hike with my pooch Sammy and our hike was in August, we were at the Ice House Canyon Trailhead by 4am... to avoid the heat on the climb up. This is a long hike, so even on our descent down in the heat I had to make sure I gave Sammy enough water and breaks so she wouldn't overheat. At 3.6 miles and 2,660 feet of elevation gain from the trailhead, we reached the Ice House Saddle before sunrise, took a break then headed up the Three Tees trail as the sun was rising. The trail starts up an incline right away and passes by some Manzanita bushes and some unique fallen trees. On the main trail at 4.4 miles there is a 'Timber Mountain .25' sign. Head east up the hill 0.25 miles to reach your first T, Timber Mountain at 8,303 feet. Sign the register located inside the metal cylinder, mounted in the tree, just behind the top Timber Mt. sign. Wander around behind and to the left of that tree to see a large hollowed out and twisted fallen tree. From that tree I was tempted to just head north to reconnect with the 3 T Trail, but Sammy advised me otherwise. We have gotten lost (oops, I mean detoured) before and today was not a good day for that! So, we headed back down the same way we went up. When you reach the main 3 T Trail, continue north for 2 miles towards the second T, Telegraph Peak. At first the trail goes downhill for about a half of a mile, but then at 5.5 miles, it starts UP through some narrow leg scratching Manzanita bushes and some STEEP soft dirt switchbacks through the large trees. Off to the west are some amazing views! At one point, the dirt trail seems to end at the edge of the mountain and you find yourself having to scramble up and over the large rocky boulders. At 6.99 miles, you will come across a 'Three Tees Trail' sign. For some reason there is no Telegraph Peak trail sign here. But go to the right and head up the hill for 0.2 miles to reach the Telegraph Peak at 8,985 feet. Look for the aluminum register box and the Geological Survey Bench Marker embedded in the large rock. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pyCsV4-lTSAaVzBIRS3m9A&userid=RoGuDu1egfAvVgb4WmZwUw Look north and you will see the Mt Baldy Notch water reservoir and the ski lodge. After Sammy and I enjoyed the amazing view, we headed back down to the main 3 T Trail and headed north again to reach our third T, Thunder Mountain... all downhill for 1.2 miles. On the way at 7.0 miles, start looking 310 degrees North West to see the green roofed San Antonio Ski Hut. It will be small, so you have to look hard for it. On the slightest of fog days you will not see it. At 8.0 miles you reach a purple 'Three T's Trail - Cucamonga Wilderness' sign and the third T, Thunder Mountain at 8,587 feet. Look over the ridge and you will see the water reservoir and the ski lodge again. Here at Thunder Mountain you can continue towards the ski lodge for 1.5 miles to make this a looped hike, but then you have to hike down the road back to your car. I didn't want to hike a road, so I just turned around after Thunder Mt. and went back the same way I got there, making this a very long 16 mile hike! In my other hiking reviews I have written about what I take, this time I will cover how I prepare my pooch Sammy for these long mountain hikes. She is a black 70 pound LOVEABLE Pit Bull. First, I feed her a high protein dog food diet. She carries her own one liter water backpack, which I mix in some pet electrolytes for the hotter days. She usually drinks more than 1 liter, so I make sure to carry extra water for her. Some days we start our hike before sunrise to avoid the heat. On those days I put my red flashing bicycle light on her backpack so I won't lose her in the mountains. On the very cold days, I put her Hurtta Pro winter fleece and wind resistant jacket on and carry her Ultra Paws 'Rugged' boots and boot liners (which help putting her boots on easier) just in case the trails get too snowy or icy. Here she is in her gear getting ready for the Devil's Backbone. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=O-Qs4DorsTDq847jcaY6Xw&userid=RoGuDu1egfAvVgb4WmZwUw I really like the cold winter gear I bought for Sammy at www.TheDogOutdoors.com. They even posted her pictures on their facebook. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.704051822952592.1073741829.114967671861013&type=1 I love hiking with my pooch Sammy. And I try my best to make it enjoyable and safe for her!

    Our video review:…read morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhMWKLuCKrA We took the ski lift up knowing we would do two hikes, saving us about an hour on fire road. A slow incline up, nothing too difficult. We did see a few dogs on the path. Heading up to Telegraph Peak you have many switch backs and at the top you will have panoramic views of all the neighboring mountains. *Adventure pass required to park. Thunder Mountain Distance: 3.5 miles Elevation gain: 3,400 feet Estimated round trip time: 3 hours Telegraph Peak Distance: 13 miles Elevation gain: 3525 feet Estimated round trip time: 7 hours Hikers: Han, Nick, Matt, Clay and Jesse Our difficulty rating: PG Notes: If you come the weekend of the first full moon they have a BBQ at the restaurant right at ridge next to the ski lift.

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    Telegragh Peak - Sammy & I, on Telegraph Peak at 8,985 Feet!

    Sammy & I, on Telegraph Peak at 8,985 Feet!

    Telegragh Peak - Sammy & I,  on Timber Mtn 8,303 Ft

    Sammy & I, on Timber Mtn 8,303 Ft

    Telegragh Peak - At 4.9 miles fr Ice House trailhead, go RIGHT UP THE ROCKS to Telegraph Peak

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    At 4.9 miles fr Ice House trailhead, go RIGHT UP THE ROCKS to Telegraph Peak

    Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area - hiking - Updated May 2026

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