Cucamonga Peak Trail (7W04)
Temporarily closed for public safety due to the Vista Fire.
Hiking at high elevations (Cucamonga Peak, Ice House Canyon, San Gorgonio Peak, etc..) in winter, spring and even early to mid-summer requires experienced mountaineering skills and IS NOT recommended for those unprepared for extreme conditions that can change very quickly.
The most accessible trailhead to access Cucamonga Peak is on the Angeles National Forest. Visit their website, Icehouse Canyon Saddle via Icehouse or call the Mt. Baldy Visitor Center (909) 982-2829 to get current information for that trail.
A second option to access Cucamonga Peak is via the Middle Fork Trail (6W01). This trailhead is located on FSR 2N58 (Middle Fork Road), which is unpaved and high-clearance vehicles are highly recommended. This road closes to vehicle traffic seasonally and during high fire restrictions – Please call the LCRS for current closures or check the Alerts & Notices – Forest Orders section of this website.
A third option to access Cucamonga Peak is from the Joe Elliot Yellow Post Sites, located near the end of FSR 1N34 (San Sevaine Road). This road closes to vehicle traffic seasonally and during high fire restrictions – Please call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station for current closures or check the Alerts & Notices – Forest Orders section of this website. The portion of the trail from Joe Elliott to the peak is best for experienced hikers only as it is steep, rocky, exposed, and not maintained. **Please note that the map below reflects this third trailhead option.
A Wilderness Permit is required if accessing trails on the San Bernardino National Forest.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: |
Vista Fire Emergency ClosureTemporarily closed for public safety due to the Vista Fire. |
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Fees: | Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page. |
Permit Info: | A Wilderness Permit is required if accessing trails on the San Bernardino National Forest. A permit can be obtain via online using the SGWA.org site.
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Closest Towns: | Lytle Creek, Fontana |
Restroom: | Vault toilet at Icehouse Canyon and Middle Fork Trailheads |
Information Center: | Front Country Ranger District 1209 Lytle Creek Road Lytle Creek, CA 92358 1-909-382-2851 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) |