Middle Fork Trail 6W01

Hiking at high elevations (Cucamonga Peak, Ice House Canyon, San Gorgonio Peak, etc..) in winter, spring and even early to mid-summer requires experienced mountaineering skills and IS NOT recommended for those unprepared for extreme conditions that can change very quickly.

The trail climbs steeply for the first 1/2 mile and is unshaded.  At the top of the ridge the trail splits (unsigned trail junction).  The lower trail leads to Stonehouse Camp and is not maintained any further.

The upper trail contours around a steep rocky hillside, crosses a small seasonal stream, then leads further to the Cucamonga Wilderness Boundary sign.  Here the trail becomes more shaded.  Shortly before Third Stream Crossing Camp hikers will have to cross the creek (2.3 miles from trailhead).  After Third Stream Crossing the trail switchbacks up to Comanche Camp (3.8 miles from trailhead), and eventually reaches Icehouse Saddle (5.5 miles from trailhead).  Total elevation gain from the trailhead to Icehouse Saddle is 3,600 feet.

Once at the saddle hikers can choose to hike up Cucamonga Peak and/or Ontario Peak, over to the Three T's (Timber, Telegraph, and Thunder Peaks), or hike down to the Icehouse Trailhead on the Angeles National Forest.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Some sections of Middle Fork Rd are rough for high clearance vehicles but still passable. This is NOT an OHV route. Street legal vehicles only. Maps available at Lytle Creek Ranger Station for OHV routes. This area is home to a diversity of wildlife. Visitors need to be mindful of wildlife that may cause harm such as, see list below . Never approach, antagonize, or attempt to feed any wildlife. Rattle Snakes Bears Mountain Lions Bobcats Mule Deer
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.
Permit Info:	Wilderness Permits required when entering wilderness areas on the San Bernardino National Forest. Permits can be obtained via online at SGWA.org . No in-person permits available at Ranger Station MUST obtain via online. Wilderness Permit order  Group size limited to 12 people and 8 pack/riding animals per group.
Restrictions:	No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests! The use of propane or gas appliances allowed with a valid CA campfire permit. Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources. Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. [36 CFR 261.16(j)] Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!
Information Center:	Front Country Ranger District 1209 Lytle Creek Road Lytle Creek, CA 92358 1-909-382-2851 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)