Excellent! Thanks!

We do this every year in the winter for our intro backpacking trip with scouts. We try to get to the saddle, but are usually prevented by snow.

I worked with USFS Del Rosa Hot Shots; and one weekend, we got to hike from the ski-lifts on Baldy, down Ice House to Lytle Creek. This was not a hiking adventure, we repaired the trails from the previous winter storms. Great time, except for "someone" stash Poison Ivy in my sleeping bag - should have made them haul me out.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I've had a bad history with poison ivy and oak, I feel your pain. And a big thanks for taking care of the trails!

@nomada6789

2 ай бұрын

@@Hikingguy4/2/24 it has snow but when can I go hike without the snow ? I’m from Texas and I’m new to this experience

@Hikingguy

2 ай бұрын

@@nomada6789 should be okay by June usually - check out my website - there are lots of great beginner hikes, I'd call this one a little more advanced

Can’t thank you enough Cris, I have watched your videos and used your guides for many years now, they’re an invaluable resource, thank you for creating your videos and so many great trail guides.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

It looks like cucamonga and San Jacinto 😎

The lower trail that runs through stone camp later connects back up to the main Middle fork...and is my favorite detour...as it follows along the creek instead of running along the bank.

It's always useful to see the beautiful nature and wonderful trails in detail. Thanks

I need to try this trail on a weekend too, especially if it's underused. Beautiful trail indeed. Thanks!

Awesome! I grew up in Upland (south of Mt Baldy) and have never hiked Lytle creek. Maybe I’ll try, thanks for sharing!

I use to fish Cucamonga creek and there were a few nice waterfalls there.

Beautiful hike! Thx again buddy!

Nice!

I really enjoy your videos

Thanks for the tip on the water fall try to get the but can find the trail thanks

Just did this trail on Sunday it is my favorite route up to the saddle now. Very peaceful the waterfall is an added bonus. Thank you for your video and all the details you put into it. Definitely will explore again from here but will add Ontario or cucamonga to the hike.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 and glad you got to enjoy it - and yea, much more mellow than Icehouse Canyon.

@roxannemoya7177

Жыл бұрын

Such a great video … do you know how many miles to the falls ? Thank you

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

@@roxannemoya7177 yup in the guide on the website - link in the description

Oops I saw that it takes an hour to the falls 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤓

Like many commenting, I've done Cucamonga a bunch of times, and always wondered about that fork heading down to the left from Icehouse on the way to Cucamonga Peak. Looks like I'll have to plan a hike through there! Thanks Cris!

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

👍👍 Yea this route is much more quiet - I might see one or two people on this trail if any - much different than Icehouse Canyon

very good option now that IceHouse Saddle is closed

It's so beautiful but the trail looks so narrow.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Yea def some narrow points but nothing dangerous if you take your time with footing

Imagine this after this bomb cyclone flooding cools down a bit😮

12 miles ... Whoo wee Very nice. How long did it take you to get to the falls?

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

About an hour

I was wondering where that Middle Fork trail junction led to the last time I did Cucamonga from Icehouse. This looks amazing! Would make a great local backpacking trip. Did you come across any other hikers before the saddle? Seems pretty remote for the San Gabriels.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Yea, it's pretty off the beaten path, great for camping. I did this hike 4 times in the last 2 months and never saw anyone else on the trail.

First, thanks. How do you feel about going passed thr waterfall and rejoining trail further up instead of backtracking?

I was heading over there today to do a hike for the Autumn Equinox. I heard a high clearance vehicle is needed for the road in but I also heard some sedans made it. Is it possible to be careful and drive in without a high clearance vehicle? Thanks for your video. If worse comes to worse, I read you can park off the road and walk extra 1/2 mile to the trailhead 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Check out the guide on the website for some images of the road and recommendations. You should be okay.

When did you do this hike? I’m going soon and hoping the creek is not dry.

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

Should be flowing still - video is from July

Bro I tried looking for this waterfall on the trail and couldn't find it. Are there more details to it..?

@Hikingguy

8 ай бұрын

There's a GPX and waypoint in the guide on my website

How to find this trail? I only have AllTrails

@Hikingguy

2 ай бұрын

link in description