Cucamonga Peak

Cucamonga Peak

Cucamonga Peak from Victoria Gardens, 2008.
Elevation 8,862 ft (2,701 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 1,299 ft (396 m)[1]
Listing Hundred Peaks Section[2]
Location
Location San Bernardino County, California, U.S.
Range San Gabriel Mountains
Coordinates 34°13′22″N 117°35′07″W / 34.222885622°N 117.585165147°WCoordinates: 34°13′22″N 117°35′07″W / 34.222885622°N 117.585165147°W[3]
Topo map USGS Cucamonga Peak
Climbing
Easiest route Trail Hike, class 1[2]

Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains of California. The area is in the Cucamonga Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest. Named for Tiburcio Tapia's Rancho Cucamonga, the mountain towers over the present-day cities of Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and Fontana. The peak can be seen west of Cajon Pass on Interstate 15, the route from Southern California to Las Vegas. The peak can also be seen on a perfectly clear day from San Jacinto 46 miles (74 km) to the southeast and as far west, as Santa Monica beach.

The trail to the summit begins in Icehouse Canyon. A Forest Service trail (7W07) leads from here to Icehouse Saddle, from which the Cucamonga Peak Trail (7W04) leads to the summit. The round trip is 14 miles (23 km) long with an elevation gain of 4,300 feet (1,300 m). A wilderness permit is required.[2][4]

It is advisable to bring a warm jacket or windbreaker as there is no protection from the elements when getting close towards the summit. Snow can also be found in certain parts of the hike depending on the season.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cucamonga Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Cucamonga Peak". Hundred Peaks Section, Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  3. ↑ "Telegraph Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  4. ↑ "Dan's Hiking Page: Cucamonga Peak". Retrieved 2007-08-12.

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