[Ken Knecht]

I just hiked Baldy yesterday and there were just a couple tiny patches of snow and that's right next to Cucamonga and a couple thousand feet higher so I can't imagine you would have any snow up there. You can always call the ranger station and ask them. They always have up to date information.

[Ken Knecht]

I just hiked it today. Just a few very small patches of snow with no effect on the trail. Crossed Devil's Backbone and down Ski Hut. Ski Hut seemed to have a lot more loose rocks on it then previously. DB also had some really narrow sections on the steep part that I don't remember previously. Most people were hiking in shorts except the last 500′ from summit when wind picked up and felt around high 40's. Saw a bighorn sheep which was cool. Layer clothing and check weather before you go since it can change quite a bit from day to day. I know this weekend is suppose to be 20 degrees colder then today unless I read it wrong. But you shouldn't have any problems at all. If you are going on Sunday, April 28th, I would highly recommend getting there about 6-6:30am. Parking fills up really fast on weekend.

[Ken Knecht]

I used micro spikes on the Cucamonga Peak hike last weekend. There were spots of ice the full width across the trail, and always on the really steep slopes. Funny how that works out. I did come across a Park Ranger and volunteer at Ice House Saddle and he said that micro spikes are not near as good, or safe, as cramp-ons. Since I really don't do a lot of snow/ice hiking I didn't realize there was a difference. Maybe people here with more knowledge and make the distinction.

[Ken Knecht]

Since I'm not an ice/snow hiker, I watched a couple video's on YouTube instructing how to use crampons. Very informative and did help me with my hike on Cucamonga a couple weeks ago when there were patches of ice across the trail.