With hundreds of miles to explore, the San Gabriel Mountains offer ample opportunities for fun and adventure. One an early fall Saturday, we returned to Eaton Saddle to explore two new peaks: Mt. Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak.
Tag: challenging hikes
Jones Peak, revisited
On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon
On a cloudy May gray day, I hiked up the trail from Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre to Jones Peak, a low peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest not far from Mt. Baldy is Cucamonga Peak. Sitting at 8859 feet above sea level, with an elevation gain of over 4300 feet from the Icehouse Canyon trailhead, this hike is no joke. But the beauty of Icehouse Canyon and the Cucamonga Wilderness, along with a breathtaking view at the summit made all the hard work, effort, and sore knees totally worth it.
The Cranky Camper 