This was my second go at Cucamonga Peak, and it's still one of my favorites. Similar to last year, my son joined me on the hike. One of my favorite things to do during the hike is to to enjoy a nice rest break at Icehouse Saddle. It's the perfect place to catch your breath and fuel up, while enjoying the serenity and scenery, before the final push to the top. There are some patches of snow near the top, which conceal the trail. We had a slight off-trail excursion at one point, before picking up the trail again. It's best to pay close attention to the trail crossing the snow patches and quickly recalibrate if it seems you've gone off track.