Cowabunga at CUCamonga (6-pack of peaks 3/6)

Meet: Friday Dec. 1 @ 6:30am at TroGro (Starbucks near Birnkrant/EVK)

Return: 6pm

Member: $14 Non member: $18

Participant Driver: None

Activity: Hiking

Difficulty: (8/10) Hard Distance (miles): 13 Elevation (ft): 4200

Recommended Prior Experience: Long day hikes/excellent physical shape

Location of Trip: Mt. Cucamonga

Native Land: Tongva/Gabrielino

Cowabunga dudes! Join Blake and Joey on our beach-themed expedition to Cucamonga Peak where we will be hiking the third peak of our 6-pack-of-peaks challenge. Put the books down and get a break from studying so you can come back feeling refreshed and ready for finals. We will be meeting on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 AM at TroGo (Starbucks by Birnkrant) parking lot. Once we get to the Cucamonga Peak trailhead at Icehouse Canyon, we will start our 13 mile hike with about ~4k feet of elevation gain. There will be snacks along the way and we will rest at the peak to enjoy our lunch. Don’t forget to pack your beach clothes (optional) and bring those surfer vibes!

*Be aware, this hike goes up to almost 9k ft so be prepared to feel the altitude and make sure you bring tons of water!

Contact the Guides:

Joey Barreto (joseph.barreto@usc.edu)

Blake Buchholz (bbuchhol@usc.edu)

What to Bring:

*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

• Ability to carry at least 3 liters of water (in bottles or hydration pack)

• Hiking poles (optional)

• Backpack (big enough to carry water + extra layer(s) for summit)

• Sturdy hiking shoes (boots or trail-runners)

• Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses/longsleeve

• Mess kit (Tupperware bowl + utensils if desired for lunch at summit)

Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):

• Snacks + lunch

• Headlamp (can borrow from SCO)

• Any permits or campsite reservations needed

• Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitters trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!