Cucamonga Peak

The kids have always called this Cuckoo Monkey Peak since they first did it when they were 4.  Tradition still stands.  Cuckoo Monkey peak they

Compared to the last time my mom and I hiked this trail, which was May 2023 with 3 feet of snow, Cucamonga Peak trial was

Snow on north facing slopes.  made the last > 2 miles slow. Slippery/icy in some spots. cold on the feet.  completed in just under 6

Snowy/icy from the saddle forward. No bugs, some loose rocks. Not too much traffic past the saddle. Crampons not needed but would be nice.

Snow past the saddle, worth the struggle.

Another long and painful hike…. It was a beautiful day to hike this peak . Fortunate enough to witness some sea of clouds at the