+ Great hike. Exhilarating, breathtaking (literally and figuratively)…read more . The hike takes about 12 miles, 6-8 hours, and about 4100' elevation gain. + Good views of San Gabriel mountains and LA county. + There was one shared Cucamonga Peak sign at the summit to hold for photos. - Parking on a Saturday at 6am gets very crowded. Take heed. Arrive early or park a 1-2min walk down the street. - The only restrooms are the two at the trailhead. No hand sanitizers. Better than nothing. Tips: . Bring plenty snacks and +3L of water. . I recommend checking out HikingGuy's guide before you go: https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/los-angeles-hikes/cucamonga-peak-hike/ . And get a hiking parking pass ($5) to scratch off your visit date to keep on your dashboard.

Ontario Peak was my first peak hike ever, but Cucamonga solidified my love for hiking and my goal…read moreis to climb all the SoCal peaks. I hiked this in November 2024 and it was cold! However, the cloud coverage was absolutely breaktaking. I had never seen anything like it before. It is inspirational and captivating. Hiking poles recommended and slow and steady will always get the job done. I carpooled and we arrived early for parking. An adventure pass is required. Please go out there and create your own adventure.

Old Mt. Baldy Trail is a wide road trail for most of the way from Manker Flat to Top of the Notch…read more You pass waterfalls and can see people coming up on the gondolas. There is one area near the top that was recently washed out, so it's rocky, but still there is plenty of room to pass others and it doesn't feel unsafe at all. You can also go past this area and go a little future around the rocky path if you want to stay on flatter ground. It's a nice incline, so a good workout. On a clear day, the views are amazing. And you can have a great lunch at Top of the Notch as a reward. Their grilled Turkey Sandwich is yummy. They also have beer, hot cocoa, and other snacks. Then it's a relaxing hike back down. It's the perfect time of year right now, because it's cold and sunny, but no snow on this trail (currently--always check the weather before you hike!). And oh how good you feel after a hike in the hills! :)

Old installations, and overpriced services. Even going to enjoy nature is WAY OVERPRICED. once…read morevisiting this place was enough of experience. You are not missing anything you can see in other areas.

Avoid During Summer Weekends!…read more This is a short hike in Stoddard Canyon to the waterfall and swimming hole in the Mt Baldy region. The hike is approximately 1.25 miles out and back. There are several routes to get to the waterfall- the safest route is to descend down the side of the canyon by a pillar like structure using a rope. The river leading to the waterfall is within a canyon, temperature is cooler, water temperature is comfortable. During the hike to the waterfall, you will have to meander around boulders, rocks, and use ropes to get to the endpoint where the final pool and waterfall exist. On a crowded day, you may have to wait patiently and you might feel pressure, which could lead to an injury. Rocks are also very slippery as you transcend to the waterfall. Wear slip resistant shoes- I wore my hiking boots. Unfortunately the rocks along the river has been trashed. People are partying in this area and leaving their trash behind. Plus you will see graffiti on the rocks. Sad to see in such a beautiful area. All this takes away from the beauty of the river and the waterfalls. There are several parking lots near the trailhead- the parking lots on the weekends fill up quickly so get to the park early. Also, read the signs, as there are a lot of no parking signs near the trail. Lastly, do not leave valuables in the car, as some break ins are know to occur in this area.

Has a blast just driving there... curvy roads - Great scenic sites and nature all over. Arrived,…read moresmall parking lot- get a space if not, you might get ticketed. Entrance has to roads old road has the access to creek and falls and the old road is mostly hiking. Important Don't litter and bring water appropriate shoes and attire. Grear trails, slippery rocks and falling rocks . No trash cans, so take your trash with you. Over all a simple trailhead with simple access and good elevation change. What would be great - trash can at least and benches and or notices...

Day after Christmas, a hiking buddy of mine figured the recent rainfall over the weekend was good…read morereason to visit Ice House Canyon. During the winter season, there is the added element of snow and icy roads. For some peace of mind, I brought a pair of crampons and gaiters. The hike started around 7:45am with a cool and crisp breeze. Best to keep cozy and layer up. First three or so miles were pretty similar to what you would expect during the summer, terrain-wise. The trail was fairly clean and clear with a few spots to climb up boulders or take a break near the river. One moment you pass through a cluster of trees surrounded by freshly fallen pinecones, and the next you are met with what seems strikingly like the same scree as the last. At a certain point though, the trail became icy and the air slightly chillier. Upon reaching the end of the saddle, there were a number of folks sipping from their thermos and playing with their pooch. After eating our packed lunch, we ventured further up towards Timber Mountain. It was here where patches of snow gradually became blankets as far as the eyes could see. With that said, crampons were unnecessary. The trail was no longer visible since we could not see the ground, so we kept heading up towards the trees till the sign "TIMBER MTN. ELEV. 8303" was within sight. We were greeted with a stunning view of snow-covered hills. There was also a little box of guestbooks to sign. We decided to take the Chapman trail back down. Whereas Ice House was more spread out, Chapman was more narrowly defined with more ups and downs. A few more areas looked like boulders worth a climb. Most of the manzanitas along the way were healthy and bushy with many of them bearing fruit. If you have the time, Chapman is easily the more scenic of the two and worth the extra mile and a half. In total, we hiked around 11 miles and enjoyed it immensely.

Great trail, great work out. This trail is not for…read morebeginners. Pack enough water! 2,700 ft elevation climb to saddle. Very steep so get ready for that lactic acid build up in the quads. Took me 3.5 hours to get up to saddle and 1.5 hours to get down. Make sure you fill out the free permit form in the brown box at the start of the trail (very important, in case something happens to you on the trail, ie, you get hurt or lost, etc).

A STAPLE AND STITCHES KIND OF A HIKE…read more BACKGROUND: I searched high and low for information about this particular hike, but found nothing. This was an exploratory hike for everyone. We were SIX VIRGINS ON AN OFF-TRAIL, at least to the point of Bear Canyon Trail. STATS: 8.6 miles 5000ft elevation Route consisted of rock, pine cones, tree logs, and some dirt A good amount of rock climbing ESSENTIALS: Hiking shoes with good lug soles Water Layered clothing Hiking Poles Snacks Camera Sun screen Hat (optional) Helmet Gloves First aid kit OUR ROUTE: This hike is definitely not for beginners, or anyone who get woozy by the sight of blood or suffers from altitude sickness. This as my first hike where someone was injured to the point of needing a staple in the head and stitches in the leg. More details on that later. Our route started at the large turnout about a half-mile beyond Icehouse Canyon. After walking down the dry San Antonio creek bed, we got to the mouth of Stead Canyon. Old flags, occasionally marked the path, but it was a pretty simple subject of sticking to the boulder-lined wash. A class 3 dry waterfall called our rock climbing names, responding to the call a couple of us scaled up the wall, while others took an easier route. Once to the crest of the wall we weren't certain which direction to go, it was really confusing. We could go upwards through one of the gullies that didn't look too bad, but the question was which one. Unfortunately the GPS wasn't cooperating. After some deliberation, we resolved to remain in the canyon proper. We ended up in one of the small gullies that comes in about 6800'. This is where a SisTa from another mother and father took a nasty spill. Crossing an unexpected slippery log her feet shot up into the sky and back, she felt, about three feet down where her head landed on a rock, resulting in slow oozing blood from the top of her head. She likewise received a nasty cut on her leg. After applying pressure to both areas, giving her the eye test, she was ready to continue. At this point we all put our helmets on. At a little over 8000ft we hung a left and headed to Mt. Baldy via Bear Canyon Trail. It was SisTa's first time summiting Mt. Baldy and she wasn't going to let the head and leg injury stop her from getting to the top and having her picture taken with the placard. After hanging out, chatting with some Crew members who were hanging out, taking it all in through the eyes and lens, we headed down the Devils Backbone to The Notch. Yes, the same route was taken here that I took on National Trails Day 2013... review posted a week or so ago. Although SisTa took a nasty spill that resulted in a staple in her head and two stitches in her leg, we all enjoyed this hike for it was a day of being with wonderful, caring, and supportive who love the outdoors and rock climbing. DISCLAIMER: Hiking is not something that can be taken lightly. It can be life-threatening as you see and hear on the news, people die or get lost all time. Please, if you are going to hike, never go alone and prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Remember when going for a hike, no matter how short you think it may be, always be prepared. Carry at least two liters of water for every five miles (more if the weather is warm), protein bar, nuts, and electrolytes. Wear sturdy lug sole shoes and protective clothing. Some areas the weather can change quicker than a fireman can put on his gear. It is also very important, always always always let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Lastly, have fun when you hike it up. #HIKING #NOTBEGINNER #INTERMEDIATE #ADVANCED #ROCKCLIMBING

A hop, skip, and hike away from Cucamonga Peak is Etiwanda, an easy add on once you summit…read moreCucamonga. The picture spot is squishy but the views are breathtaking. Please come and create your own adventure.

This hike is about 15 miles up and back and 3800' elevation gain. It is an infrequently climbed…read moresummit located within a few miles of Cucamonga Peak. It is a fairly difficult hike. The trail is mostly single file with lots of varying sized rocks under foot. If you take Ice House Canyon Trail (instead of the Chapman Trail) to Ice House Saddle, you will have a good, uphill workout with a steady incline most of the way. You will pass several cabins in the first 1/2 mile or so, and this part is pretty easy. Once you pass the last cabin, look ahead and the incline will get noticeably steeper. It's pretty much uphill from there. The incline is not severe to the Saddle, but it does give you a good leg and butt workout and it is hard work. Ice House Saddle is located in a heavily wooded setting and is very peaceful. There will be signs for longer and more difficult hikes, such as the 3 T's and Cucamonga Peak, but there is no signage for Etiwanda. Once you continue on and after a short, easy bit, the trail becomes more difficult than the trail to Ice House Saddle. Just before turning right onto the steep incline up to Cucamonga Peak, go left instead and continue on the flat trail. You will begin to descend into a heavily wooded area and it will feel like you are not going the correct way. Continue on for over a mile, and you will see a very steep trail up and to your right. Take this until you reach your rocky destination of 8,662'. On a clear day, you will be rewarded with gorgeous views parking - lot located at the start of the trail that requires an adventure pass

I'm a CEO of a non stop medium sized company so I seldom take time off- but this was absolutely the…read morebest time away I could imagine. It was a great experience and more importantly I left feeling recharged and reconnected with my creative spirits. It was a great way to get back into the right headspace to be bold and do great work.

I have had the good fortune to know Jordan for many years. He has helped me through a number of…read moredifficult times in my life in addition to providing me some of the most enjoyable, epic (it's worthy of use) times as well. Being a Texan he is naturally friendly and down to earth, but has been in LA for nearly 20 years and can explain the history about every nook and cranny. If your looking for a good experience with a stand up dude and an abundance of knowledge about the city among many other things (fly fishing, surfing, music, dancing, wrestling, etc.) then contact Jordan.

We rent from here every time we make our snowboarding trip to Big Bear. Easy to use website to…read morereserve from home. Quick and easy pick up process. And all their workers are so friendly, always making small talk with you and helping you get to know your board and equipments. This year we need to extend our rental an extra day and that was painless as well. When you come back to return, just drop off outside and show them your paperwork, it's a very quick process. Just a tip, there are 2 locations pretty close to each other so remember which one you rented from. :)

My boyfriend and I rented a kayak from this place on July 26 around 3pm. We didn't have a…read morereservation but they were able to squeeze us in, but if I were coming back on the weekends or a busier time I think I would try to make a reservation because they seemed busy. We got a tandem kayak and it was so convenient to just be able to walk over to Boulder Bay Park and start kayaking. The woman who helped us rent them at the front desk also kindly reminded us to bring sunscreen and water, and even refilled my water bottle for me. Thanks a ton for a great time! It was my first time kayaking and it was a very pleasant beginner-friendly experience.

The service provided by ARC adventure is phenomenal. Jackelin E. and Bob L. Do a great job managing…read moreeverything. From kayaking to rock climbing and camping, the adventure program is a great opportunity for arc students to experience the outdoors.

Great company to rent a rock wall from. I would definitely rent from them again. They were on time,…read morequick with set up and their staff was very nice and great with all the kids who came by.