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Cucamonga Wilderness
⛰️ Wilderness
13,000 acres
8,859 ft elev.

Cucamonga Wilderness

Mt Baldy / Rancho Cucamonga
🥾 Hiking
Mountain Views
📸 Scenic
🦌 Wildlife

Steep, dramatic wilderness in the western San Gabriel/San Bernardino mountains — home to Cucamonga Peak and Ontario Peak above Rancho Cucamonga.

Cucamonga Wilderness protects nearly 13,000 acres of steep, granite-ridged backcountry rising directly above Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. Cucamonga Peak (8,859 ft) and Ontario Peak are the marquee summits. Trails like Icehouse Canyon and the Three T's are challenging classics for Southern California peak-baggers.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

It rises straight out of the IE valley — you're in real mountains within an hour of the 10.

What to Expect

Steep trails, exposed ridges, alpine air, and serious elevation gain.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Wilderness permits required from Mt Baldy Visitor Center; quotas may apply.

📍 Local Tip

Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle is the trail every IE hiker should do at least once.

Best Time to Visit

May–October; winter requires snow gear.

Notable Features

Cucamonga Peak (8,859 ft)
Icehouse Canyon
Three T's traverse

Practical Info

1209 Lytle Creek Road, Lytle Creek, CA 92358

Amenities

Parking
Trails
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