Let's join Daniel Scott as he attempts one of the toughest dayhikes in SoCal. You know it as ECBO. It includes 4 of the highest peaks in the San Gabriels with trails that are still open after the Bridge Fire trail closures:

Etiwanda: 8,662 ft.
Cucamonga: 8,842 ft.
Bighorn: 8,449 ft.
Ontario: 8,696 ft.

The total mileage will be around 20 miles with nearly 6,000 ft. of elevation gain.

This is not a hike for beginners!!!

Plan on a hike of about 8 to 10 hours. Bring a lunch, snacks, and a minimum 4 liters of water. If you run out of water on the way back, the Columbine Spring (about a mile below the Icehouse Saddle) has clear running water that you don't need to treat.

We will do this as a "no-host" hike beginning at the Icehouse Canyon trailhead. There will be no official lead or sweep. Keep up with Daniel if you can or navigate the trail on your own if you fall behind. If you aren't quite ready for a 20-mile hike yet or if you need to get home early, you will have the option of turning around at Cucamonga Peak or other points along the route.

In addition to the challenge, this hike also offers some great scenery. The initial climb through steep, but shaded, Icehouse Canyon is always a treat. The views from Etiwanda and Cucamonga (the easternmost major peaks in the San Gabriels) are unsurpassed.

Don't forget to pick up an Adventure Pass for parking sometime before the hike at REI or Big 5. You cannot buy a pass at the trailhead. If you have a valid America the Beautiful National Parks pass, you can use that instead. If you find yourself without a pass, you can park outside of the parking lot on Mt. Baldy Rd. Allow yourself a few extra minutes for the walk from the road to the trailhead.

The group size on this trail is limited to 12. When you rsvp for the hike, you will initially be placed on the waitlist. Daniel will move you to the "going" list with priority given to hikers who have hiked with us in the past.

Be well and THRIVE!

Dennis

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