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Summary: This is one of the finest hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains. You climb the heart of scenic Icehouse Canyon into the Cucamonga Wilderness to Icehouse Saddle, then to the top of the 8303-foot Timber Mountain. From the trailhead follow the path east, under a canopy of oak, alder, spruce, cedar, fir, and pine. After 1.8 miles you reach the entrance to the Cucamonga Wilderness. The trail gets steeper as you travel up the canyon. In 3.5 miles from the start, you reach Icehouse Saddle, a nice destination if you'd like to turn back at this point. If you're heading on to Timber Mountain, take the trail to the left (north). Follow the trail as it switchbacks up the southwest-facing slope of Timber. At the west ridge before the trail heads down to the saddle between Timber Mountain and Telegraph Peak, turn right (east) on the marked spur trail, following it .25 mile to the summit. After soaking in the beauty of this splendid high country, return the way you came. Trailhead: From the new 210 Freeway extension, driving east: Exit Baseline Road in Claremont. Turn left on Baseline. In one block turn right unto Padua Avenue. In 1.7 miles turn right onto Mt. Baldy Road (stop sign). After 7.2 miles you pass the Angles National Forest Mt. Baldy Visitor Center in Mt. Baldy Village. You can get a Forest Adventure Pass and wilderness permit here. Continue 1.5 miles to the Icehouse Canyon entrance. Turn right and park in the large parking area. From the new 210 Freeway extension, driving west: In Upland, exit Mountain Ave./Mt. Baldy Exit, Exit 54. Turn right and proceed north on Mountain Ave. Drive 5 miles to Mt. Baldy Road. Turn right (north) and after 5 miles you pass the Angles National Forest Mt. Baldy Visitor Center in Mt. Baldy Village. You can get a Forest Adventure Pass and wilderness permit here. Continue 1.5 miles to the Icehouse Canyon entrance. Turn right and park in the large parking area. The trail starts at the east end. (Lat:34.2499 Lon:-117.63862) Trail Guides for Timber Mountain via Icehouse Canyon: Trails of the Angeles by John W. Robinson (Wilderness Press) Afoot and Afield in Los Angles County by Jerry Schad (Wilderness Press) Walking Southern California - A Day Hikers Guide by John McKinney (HarperCollinsWest) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger district: 626-335-1251. Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Dan Simpson, who has posted 4 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by bye bye gata on 1/9/2010 weather was slightly warm and no wind, even at the saddle. some snow and ice after the 2 to 3 miles, but passable without ice crampons or ice axe. Although hiking poles were VERY useful on the slippery tricky spots. The advanced canyon trail always busy with the bionic international old people, and at the entrance near the parking lot where the dirty people hang out and leave trash behind. The first mile had 6 separate large dog poos. come on people. 
Reviewed by Joan on 12/1/2009 Did hike last Sunday and it was great, a little windy and cold starting out but great. Had snow for about 2/3 of it. Not bad though, very pretty. A few too many people for my liking but not bad around the saddle.
Reviewed by nick on 6/9/2009 well did the hike on 6-8-09 went the chapmantrail to the saddle then took icehouse back down started at 4 pm a little late but made it back down by 8 30 cut it to close if you ask me but was a great time to hike cought the sunset and th wether was great trail was maintaind altogether great hike
Reviewed by Alison and Adam on 5/25/2009 Did this hike today and it was great. We started at 7 and finished by 12. The highest temp came in at 81 but it was mostly mid 70s the whole way. No more snow and even Ontario Peak/Cucamonga Peak looked completely clear of ice and snow. Ontario/Cucamonga block your view to the west so we will try one of those next time.
Reviewed by Dan on 4/10/2009 Hiked this today. The trail was relatively clear of snow except for a small portion just below the saddle. The clouds were low reducing visibility to about 50-100 feet. Timber Mountain is only about one mile past the saddle making for a much more secluded resting spot than the saddle. 
Reviewed by susan & Joanie on 7/11/2008 Love the Mt. Baldy area in general, and we are very experienced hikers. Did the Chapman for fun as an extra on our way up to Kelly's camp. We felt the last upper portion of the Chapman trail to be down right dangerous and deadly!!!! Not mentioned in much of the reviews or writings on the trail. Out of fear we turned around and headed back down. The Chapman to Cedar camp however, a favorite destination. Would warn any hiker, who dislikes heights or ledges to take great care when hiking the upper last portion of Chapman. Never in winter or on ice!!
Reviewed by Leo on 6/11/2008 Hiked yesterday after work. Started at TH at 2:00 and reached the summit by 5:20. Not too many people on the trail. The hike is definitely strenuous, but worth it. I had to stop every hundred feet or so towards the middle. It was a little hazy so I couldn't see much, but I'm sure the view is great on a clear day.
Reviewed by Deb on 5/1/2008 We hiked this for the second time on Sunday the 27th. We had two 9 year olds along and they were excited to sign the guest book at the top of Mt Timber. There was a spring of fresh water off to the side of the trail about 1/2 way up and the kids enjoyed seeing that. Overall a great hike I'm sure we will do it again soon. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||