Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop

Cucamonga Wilderness, CA
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Info

Distance
11.7 mi
Elevation gain
4,600 ft
Route type
Loop
Duration
6 hr
Crux
Class 2
Quality
6/10
Vehicle type
Car
Ecoregion
Southern and Baja California Pine-Oak Mountains

Peaks bagged

1
Sugarloaf Peak
HPS
6,924 ft / Rise 244 ft
2
Ontario Peak
HPS
8,703 ft / Rise 1,046 ft
3
Bighorn Peak
HPS
8,445 ft / Rise 337 ft

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Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Icehouse Canyon Trailhead.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
One of several private cabins inside Icehouse Canyon.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Crossing Icehouse Creek shortly after leaving the trail en route to Falling Rock Canyon.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Starting up Falling Rock Canyon.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
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Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Fork in the canyon. Stay right.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Painted green dots (of dubious origin) indicate the route.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
The grade lessens around 6,000 feet.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Leaving Falling Rock Canyon around 6,300 feet for a slope to the climber's right.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Talus slope leading to the Sugarloaf-Ontario saddle.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back. Mount Baldy is on the far left, Telegraph Peak on the far right.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Approaching the saddle.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Along Sugarloaf Peak's east ridge. The summit is visible on the left.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Descending a false summit.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Following a well-defined use trail.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back along Sugarloaf Peak's east ridge. In the distance are the three peaks which comprise the popular "Three T's" trek: Thunder Mountain, Telegraph Peak, and Timber Mountain.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Sugarloaf Peak summit.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View north toward Mount Baldy (right) and Telegraph Peak (left).
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View south toward Ontario Peak, my next destination.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Returning to the Sugarloaf-Ontario saddle.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Starting up Ontario Peak's north slope.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View along San Antonio Canyon.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back toward Mount Baldy.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Flat, brushy section around 8,200 feet.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Joining the Ontario Peak Trail.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Ontario Peak summit. View southwest.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View east along the ridge to Bighorn Peak (right of center).
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Along the Ontario Peak Trail, headed east toward Bighorn Peak.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View north toward Mount Baldy.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back toward Ontario Peak.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Approaching the turnoff for Bighorn Peak.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Approaching Bighorn Peak's west slope.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View back toward Ontario Peak.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Bighorn Peak summit.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Descending Bighorn Peak's east ridge. Cucamonga Peak looms to the south.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Following a use trail down Bighorn Peak's north slope.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Rejoining the Ontario Peak Trail near Icehouse Saddle (right).
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Along Icehouse Canyon Trail.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Joining the Chapman Trail, a slightly longer but more scenic route back to Icehouse Canyon Trailhead.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View up Telegraph Wash from the Chapman Trail.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Approaching Cedar Glen Campground.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
View along Cedar Canyon. The Sugarloaf-Ontario saddle is clearly visible, left of center.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Lush vegetation near a flowing creek.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Descending into Icehouse Canyon.
Trip report photo for Sugaloaf Peak, Ontario Peak, and Bighorn Peak Loop
Rejoining the Icehouse Canyon Trail about a mile from the trailhead.

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