Ontario Peak (1 Viewer)

[gon2srf]

Icehouse Canyon to Ontario Peak Saturday 03/24/2012

13.5 miles, took a few detours.... 4000ft elev. gain, 9hrs, overall.

Icehouse Canyon to Ontario Peak | Backpacking in California

Distance: 6.21 mi one way
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 4035 ft
Total Loss: 292 ft
Net Change: 3743 ft
Difficulty: 6 / 10

Points of Interest
Trailhead
Location: 34.250381, -117.637237
Junction1
Location: 34.248970, -117.621757
Icehouse Canyon Sign
Location: 34.247098, -117.612815
Junction 2
Location: 34.241831, -117.599993
Icehouse Saddle
Location: 34.239187, -117.594443
Kelly Camp
Location: 34.233967, -117.604697
Junction 3
Location: 34.231458, -117.608012
Ontario Peak
Location: 34.227756, -117.624079

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Started out at 7:00am and finished a little before 4:00 pm. Long day with 2-3 feet of snow at 6500' and higher. The snow was hard packed early but turned soft by afternoon making the return trip as difficult as the ascent. Incredible views with tons of virgin snow.

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/1scottp/Ice House Canyon to Ontario Peak Hike 3_24_2012/

 

[VCCruzr]

By the looks of the pictures, I'd say what a rewarding hike! Thanks for sharing, !

 

[80BajaBound]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/...Peak Hike 3_24_2012/DSC01614.jpg?t=1332699586

is my new desktop pic.... amazing! A sea of clouds with an island in the middle.
You hike like I watch discovery channel on the weekends. I've got to get out more...

 

[Brentbba]

Great pics Scott!

 

[gon2srf]

Thanks guys, hopefully we can all get together this spring in Anza Borrego and do a short hike after a long wheel. I miss the desert.