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Mountain bikers headed toward the Mt. Lowe fire road with historic cog railroad foundations visible.
May 11, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Historic marker showing cog railroad where mountain bikers are now.
May 11, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Junction of the scenic cog-rail link between the Mt. Lowe ruins and the fire road.
May 11, 2015 near Altadena, CA
Sign at Icehouse Saddle showing potential links and spur trails.
Apr 19, 2015 near Rancho…, CA
Open pine stands with stands of scrub and steep switchbacks - I have seen bighorn sheep up here but usually it's lizards and squirrels.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Don't cut the switchbacks!
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
The trail rises rapidly up the mountainside off the canyon floor through this section.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Keep an eye on the trail in this section - it's less clear on the way up, so if you're (understandably) distracted by the scenery, then you might find yourself off in the riverbed and not on the trail.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Sign clearly marking the beginning of the Cucamonga Wilderness.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Large group of scouts headed up for an overnight - very polite hikers!
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
This is the point where Chapman Trail branches off to the left.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Sections of the trail at this point can be slick due to water seeping out of the uphill side and flowing across and down to the riverbed.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
I don't know the story behind these charming cabins along the trail, but they really are delightful!
Apr 19, 2015 near Wrightwood, CA
Some of the neat ruins along the lower portion of the Icehouse Canyon Trail.
Apr 19, 2015 near Wrightwood, CA
Spring colors are beautiful along the riverbed.  The different ecologies along this hike are one of its strongest features.
Apr 19, 2015 near Wrightwood, CA
The first segment of the trail is very flat and accessible as it runs along the creek.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Entry sign at the trailhead, with a brief overview of the historical characteristics of the site.
Apr 19, 2015 near San Ant…, CA
Lush treed area near the waterfall.
Apr 15, 2015 near Altadena, CA
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