Tag: Ontario Peak

Decent incline with a lot of rock scrambling! Great hike ☺️

Beautiful view! Lots of snow.

Bring your Micro Spikes, trekking poles, and get ready to have fun in the snow. If you think you will be moving fast, think again.…

{The day started rough, as my SUV battery died and I couldn’t start my car. These hikes, you need all the time you can get.…

Ascent of Sugarloaf Peak and Ontario Peak via Falling Rock Canyon. Some class 2 and class 3 scrambling up to Sugarloaf, but mostly a slog…

Ascent of Sugarloaf Peak and Ontario Peak via Falling Rock Canyon. Some class 2 and class 3 scrambling up to Sugarloaf, but mostly a slog…

Ascent of Sugarloaf Peak and Ontario Peak via Falling Rock Canyon. Some class 2 and class 3 scrambling up to Sugarloaf, but mostly a slog…

Holy guacamole this was the hardest hike I’ve ever been on. The hike up to Icehouse Saddle was pretty normal, minimal snow. After the Saddle…

After the saddle some areas had knee high snow. Be very careful.

What a doozie! I bought Kahtoola Microspikes just for this summit, and boy am I glad I did! I have never hiked in the snow…

Such an amazing and humbling hike! By far the most difficult I’ve hiked so far, especially with all those false peaks that makes you think…

I’m a little late to log this hike! Hard to imagine snow as deep as it was sitting here with the sun shining and the…

Solo hiked this on Saturday.  Only a couple of other people on the trail.  Conditions were fully covered in hard pack and icy snow above…

I hike icehouse in July 2020 and had to turn back at the saddle as I was too tuckered out. this time, I got to…

Pretty easy to the Saddle. Then micro spikes needed. Trail gets a little hard to follow at times especially after Kelly Camp. Beautiful on the…

I tried 3 weeks ago, that time trail was covered by snow 95% of trail. (I mean from Trailhead). This time from Trailhead to Icehouse…

Ontario Peak was so great with snow. My group and I had some much fun hiking Ontario Peak specially since there was a lot of…

The trail was  snow free all the way to Ice House Canyon Saddle. We needed micro spikes and poles passed the saddle as the trail…

Peak Number 5 on the SoCal 6POP, Icehouse Canyon Trail was mostly clear, with a few icy patches easy to navigate without traction. Microspikes from…

Oh Ontario….. started at 7ish parking lot was jammed packed like always. trail was pretty much clear, some black ice spots here and there, we…

25-40mph winds after icehouse canyon. Very cold post holed needed crampons ice axe and helmet

Icehouse canyon trail to the saddle is very well traveled, so the snow was pretty beaten down. We put on microspikes to make the traction…

Of the 4 times I have done this peak, this was by far the most difficult, but most beautiful. You have intermittent snow all the…

It was a brisk morning arriving at the trail head just after 6 am. However prior to hitting the trail. I locked my gear inside…

(2/2) So after I had summited Cucamonga, I felt like it was early enough to still hit up Ontario. We started heading down as more…

1/21/2021: Today, I took the day off to hike up to Ontario Peak.  I wanted to knock this off because of the upcoming storm we…

Started the SoCal Challenge with a 2-peak day hike, Ontario and Cucamonga. I arrived at the parking lot around 0550 and began hiking right away.…

There were a few downed trees above Ice House Saddle that cross the trail on the way to Ontario Peak , but didn’t appear to…

Did this hike from big horn side and there was snow right after big horn on the way up, trail got lost right away but…

Great hike for intermediate hikers. Try not do the loop via Falling Rock Canyon, it’s very dangerous since you barely see the trail. You can…

I’ve been overseas since August in The Netherlands and managed to return to LA and sneak this last hike in before the end of the…

Beautiful hike before the storm!

Parking lot wasn’t too full like it can be on most weekends. We arrived just before 7:30 a.m. this past Saturday and there were still…

For my sixth and final peak my original plan was to conquer San Gorgonio but since the fire, I wasn’t able to do so. So…

This is my second attempt at Ontario this year. I tried to do it back in July and pretty much had to turn around for…

Lots of snow/ice on the trail – snow spikes were essential. A bit windy but otherwise, the sun was out and conditions were favorable. Beautiful…

I started at the ice house canyon trail head around 10am. It was a good hike with less hikers than expected. The first 3.8 miles…

Used micro spikes after saddle, beautiful views!

Between Saddel and Peak hit with intermittent snow and ice.  Might be bruised and battered since we summitted without spikes or crampons, but totally worth…

Microspikes definitely needed for this gem of a hike. Absolutely beautiful views at the peak.

Great hike, although one should bring micro spikes!

Great hike. Very cold and icy in quite a few places. Make sure you wear layered clothing and bring your micro spikes

Hiking to Ontario Peak was wonderful. Half the trail was covered with snow and there was practically no one on the trail. The best view…

Downed trees from saddle to approx 1 mile from peak made for a fun obstacle course lol.

Decided that since we get an extra hour of sleep and earlier sunrise from daylight savings, I should bag that last peak. With many of…

After summiting Cucamonga, we returned to Icehouse Saddle and hiked to Ontario! Full trip report and photos at https://www.sdpeakbagger.com/

Halloween hike included Ontario, Big Horn, and Cucamonga. 15.2mi, 5,600ft gain. Whether due to permits, COVID, Halloween, peaks weren’t too busy and especially on top…

Since Gorgonio Wilderness is uncertain, I opted to finish my challenge with Ontario Peak.  The weather had the crisp autumn feel .  I thought the…

I arrived at the parking lot around 7:30 am and were able to find a parking by the side of the road. the parking lot…

This is the second time I have hiked this peak for the challenge.  I was there a few months back and the place looks different…

Second of two peaks done in the same day. Southern California 6-Pack of Peaks Challenge 2020,  Done ! Total Distance Climbed – 19,430 feet. Thanks…

Hike was awesome. Lots of trees and shade. Passed by homes? before the saddle. Kelly camp was interesting. Lots of logs to go over or…

After a wonderful night in Kelly we got up and bagged Ontario.  It was cold and windy.  Love it.  We were the only ones there…

Perfect weather!

I’ve done Cucamonga and Ontario now with Ontario being easier up. Weather was perfect. I honestly can I I never want to see Icehouse Canyon…

Early 5:30 AM start from Icehouse Canyon TH with headlamp. Hiked from IHC TH to IH Saddle to Cucamonga Peak, back to IH Saddle to…

The trail was great, only ran into three people. Highly recommend this trail if your in socal area.

It was a little warm, but otherwise a very nice day for a hike.  I’ve never seen the mountain as empty as it was that…

I started the hike early cause we were heat warning. I was trying to beat the heat .   And it workout pretty good .…

In honor of my 100th hike milestone, I decided to bag a few peaks to celebrate. I was on the Icehouse Canyon Trail, day permit…

This was my 4th of 6 Peaks to hike. I carried 5L of water and nearly drank it all. I shared some with one of…

Triple header kind of day! In an attempt to finish 4 more peaks before the end of September to complete the challenge, we decided to…

See description from Cucamonga. Hit Cucamonga bighorn then Ontario. We went up the hidden trail to bighorn and it was so worth it! Met a…

My group and I started this trail at 5AM, this was our first early hike where we would be using headlamps, so that was excited.…

Did Cucamonga first, then Ontario, via the saddle. About 18 miles total.

Weather Perfect Saturday hike , less crowded up to the summit, very beautiful scenery along the way.,tough but doable hike.

We started just before 7 a.m. on Saturday and the parking lot was already packed. Found a few spots just up the road. It was…

Found an amazing rock at the peak. Last peak before Whitney!

This hike… so I am the type of hiker who will complain most of the way because i hate pain however i really do enjoy…

We had a great time on this trip.  I’ve done this peak and enjoyed it, but never as an overnight.  What a great way to…

It’s pretty fun and the Kelly camp is very beautiful. The hike is pretty hard. It’s definitely an advanced hike for beginners.

It was a wonderful early morning sunrise hike to Big Horn Peak to Ontario Peak. The weather was perfect. I did see bats, scorpion, little…

We started very early morning to get to sunrise. Very quite the trails. Perfect weather.

Ontario & Bighorn Peaks Aug 29, 2020 Ontario Elevation: 8,696 ft Bighorn Elevation: 8,441 ft Total Elevation gain: 4,186 ft Total Distance: 16.15 miles Great…

I took the same way up to the saddle as Cucamonga’s trail, it seemed easier this time around. Then headed towards Ontario peak, it was…

I’ll update this later on with my full hike video.  But here is a video I took at the peak.  Just got to the peak,…

#3 challenge, I haven’t had hiking since COVID-19 started. 5.5 months!!! I’ve walked around the neighborhood for exercise. But that doesn’t help climbing. My muscle got…

Of the peaks within the challenge i completed (both year and prior years) this was my favorite.

My body is cursing this trail. Beautiful views though.

we started the trail at 4pm to be able to be on top at sunset it was wonderful

Left IHC at 5:20am to beat the crowds (It didn’t work) and had breakfast at the saddle. From here on I had a beautiful trip…

5am start in the dark to Ontario Peak.  Decided to hit up Bighorn peak.  Suggest having AllTrails or a map as there were parts of…

I decided to make this a backpack to summit Ontario Peak and Cucamonga Peak. I hiked from the trailhead to Kelly’s Camp on August 8.…

We started at 5am and were in the dark for the first hour. It had been a while since I hiked in the dark so…

Beautiful day, weather was perfect. Feeling accomplished and Tired😁. A lot of shaded areas🙏 last 3miles to the peak was exposed.

The plan was to do San G, but Apple fire kept us out. I am logging this, but really want to complete the original six!

We started at 5:45  Parking lot was full. It was a long beautiful hike . Lots of hikers today .

Quite a lengthy hike but fantastic views of surrounding peaks! Snagged Bighorn on the way to Ontario.  I really do love a Tuesday hike.

Tried going to Ontario Peak a month ago, but decided to turn around when we saw a mountain lion on trail. This morning we headed…

Do not go to Big Horn not worth it, at least in the summer heat it is not… I burned an extra roughly 2 miles…

Always a great hike going up to the saddle via Ice House Canyon Trail. We started at 6:00 am so the traffic was light. Reached…

Fun!!!

Backpacked at Kelly Camp to do an eating morning summit of Ontario Peak.

We did a double peak at Ontario Peak and Big Horn on the way back.  Hot day.

Had my first mountain hike with my new wife.  It has been a busy year for both of us.  Parking lot was nice and empty…

Today I completed the Ontario Peak trail. I hiked with a partner and we started at 7:30. It was a pleasant hike since there was…

First time up to Ontario Peak. Oh My Gosh, the views. I went on a weekday and there were not too many hikers. I shared…

So much BOOM!

Added Bighorn peak on to the hike. Trail that splits off to bighorn smaller and not maintained, but it was a cool addition. Great views

Bugs were a bit annoying and the summit a small area.

Hiked to Ontario Peak with two fun hiking buddies. The trail was lightly trafficked and we only saw two other hikers at the peak. It…

beautiful hike!!! Loved it!

Pretty views and nice hike up. Legs were jello from 5 days straight hiking.

Another cool peak accessible through the Ice House Saddle. A welcome change of scenery for those who haven’t hiked this side of the saddle with…

Beautiful trail

My friend and I arrived at the trailhead at 5:15am to get ahead of the crowds and heat!  It was our first time summitting Ontario…

Awesome hike

It started out as a beautiful day. A little warm, but pretty normal for July. This peak begins in the same canyon as Cucamonga Peak,…

Started early since this trail head is limited with parking. The weather was fine. Everyone out there seems to be complying with Covid regulations. Good…

Hiked at 5:30am and trails were in great condition. Nice that there was a bathroom at the parking lot but there was no electricity. It…

The beginning of this hike is beautiful. The creek, tree coverage, and scenery is so delightful. Since my group and I already did Cucamonga Peak,…

Ontario Peak was fun!!! We started early and made it up to the saddle around 9. From there took the trail towards Ontario Peak! It…

I went with Ontario Peak in mind ended up doing Bighorn Peak also. It was a great day

Spent the night at Kelly’s campground and got a early start getting to Ontario since we only had to go 1.8 miles from our campsite.…

Within the #SoCal hiking community, there is a certain challenge referred to as “ECBO(S)”, which includes Etiwanda, Cucamonga, Bighorn, Ontario and Sugarloaf Peaks. There is…

MY FURBABY’S FINAL 6TH PEAK OF THE 2020 POPCHALLENGE!!!! AM SO PROUD OF MY HERSHEY. 13 MILES WAS BRUTAL. THIS TRAIL ALWAYS CHALLENGES ME, FIRST…

Truly a beautiful trail with an unforgettable push to the peak. Totally delighted in taking pictures and hanging out  at the summit. Love the Cucamonga…

Wow!!! What a hike! We all hated that all trails lied about the mileage. It is no where close to 12 miles it was 14…

Started off early at 7 AM to try and beat the heat. Up to the summit it was nice mostly shaded. Weather got up to…

Hiked with a bigger group this weekend! It was our friend Vani’s first big hike, first-ever mountain summit and she hit not one but TWO!…

(same as logged for Cucamonga Peak since I strung them together in one hike…  pictures see Cucamonga Peak log) Hiked up to Cucamonga Peak via…

I was crazy and hiked this in the heat!

Also bagged Big Horn while I’m at It, right….

Elevation: 8,694′ Prominence: 1,039′ Location: San Bernardino County Mountain range: San Gabriel Mountains Started at 6:00am Ended at 4:00pm Hot day to hike but with…

Very enjoyable experience

Trail was really pretty and easy to follow.  We did hit high temps but hike was doable in general.  There is absolutely no shade after…

Great day for a hike. Awesome views. Could see the Baldy ski hut off in the distance. Not too many people on Friday and most…

Great morning!

Love it

took a day off to hike this before the heat arrived.   Left the trial head at 6:00am and it was cool in the canyon until…