Middle Fork Trail (Lytle Creek) - HikingGuy.com
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The Middle Fork Trail along Lytle Creek takes you through the rugged heart of the Cucamonga Wilderness. You’ll hike up along a dramatic canyon formed by Lytle Creek, through a landscape reminiscent of Yosemite. Along the way, we’ll visit a hidden waterfall, my favorite in Southern California, before reaching the end of the trail at Icehouse Saddle.
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Nestled in the heart of Southern California, the Middle Fork Trail in Lytle Creek offers an unparalleled hiking experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This picturesque trail, renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife, is a treasure trove of serene waterfalls, lush greenery, and dramatic mountainous landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a novice explorer, Lytle Creek's Middle Fork Trail offers varying difficulty levels, making it a perfect choice for everyone. Furthermore, its close proximity to major cities in Southern California ensures an easily accessible escape from the hustle and bustle. Don't miss out on this unique blend of adventure and tranquility that defines the Middle Fork Trail - it's sure to be a highlight of your Southern California outdoor exploration.
Excellent! Thanks!
We do this every year in the winter for our intro backpacking trip with scouts. We try to get to the saddle, but are usually prevented by snow.
Can’t thank you enough Cris, I have watched your videos and used your guides for many years now, they’re an invaluable resource, thank you for creating your videos and so many great trail guides.
Thank you!!
It looks like cucamonga and San Jacinto 😎
I worked with USFS Del Rosa Hot Shots; and one weekend, we got to hike from the ski-lifts on Baldy, down Ice House to Lytle Creek. This was not a hiking adventure, we repaired the trails from the previous winter storms. Great time, except for "someone" stash Poison Ivy in my sleeping bag - should have made them haul me out.
Oh man, I've had a bad history with poison ivy and oak, I feel your pain. And a big thanks for taking care of the trails!
@@Hikingguy4/2/24 it has snow but when can I go hike without the snow ? I’m from Texas and I’m new to this experience
@@nomada6789 should be okay by June usually - check out my website - there are lots of great beginner hikes, I'd call this one a little more advanced
Do you need an overnight camping permit?
The lower trail that runs through stone camp later connects back up to the main Middle fork...and is my favorite detour...as it follows along the creek instead of running along the bank.
Awesome! I grew up in Upland (south of Mt Baldy) and have never hiked Lytle creek. Maybe I’ll try, thanks for sharing!
It's always useful to see the beautiful nature and wonderful trails in detail. Thanks
I need to try this trail on a weekend too, especially if it's underused. Beautiful trail indeed.
Thanks!
Just did this trail on Sunday it is my favorite route up to the saddle now. Very peaceful the waterfall is an added bonus. Thank you for your video and all the details you put into it. Definitely will explore again from here but will add Ontario or cucamonga to the hike.
Thank you 👍 and glad you got to enjoy it - and yea, much more mellow than Icehouse Canyon.
Such a great video … do you know how many miles to the falls ? Thank you
@@roxannemoya7177 yup in the guide on the website - link in the description
I use to fish Cucamonga creek and there were a few nice waterfalls there.
Thanks for the tip on the water fall try to get the but can find the trail thanks
Beautiful hike! Thx again buddy!
Like many commenting, I've done Cucamonga a bunch of times, and always wondered about that fork heading down to the left from Icehouse on the way to Cucamonga Peak. Looks like I'll have to plan a hike through there! Thanks Cris!
👍👍 Yea this route is much more quiet - I might see one or two people on this trail if any - much different than Icehouse Canyon
I really enjoy your videos
Nice!
It's so beautiful but the trail looks so narrow.
Yea def some narrow points but nothing dangerous if you take your time with footing
very good option now that IceHouse Saddle is closed
12 miles ... Whoo wee
Very nice. How long did it take you to get to the falls?
About an hour
Oops I saw that it takes an hour to the falls 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤓
I was wondering where that Middle Fork trail junction led to the last time I did Cucamonga from Icehouse. This looks amazing! Would make a great local backpacking trip. Did you come across any other hikers before the saddle? Seems pretty remote for the San Gabriels.
Yea, it's pretty off the beaten path, great for camping. I did this hike 4 times in the last 2 months and never saw anyone else on the trail.
First, thanks. How do you feel about going passed thr waterfall and rejoining trail further up instead of backtracking?
Imagine this after this bomb cyclone flooding cools down a bit😮
Bro I tried looking for this waterfall on the trail and couldn't find it. Are there more details to it..?
There's a GPX and waypoint in the guide on my website
I was heading over there today to do a hike for the Autumn Equinox. I heard a high clearance vehicle is needed for the road in but I also heard some sedans made it. Is it possible to be careful and drive in without a high clearance vehicle? Thanks for your video. If worse comes to worse, I read you can park off the road and walk extra 1/2 mile to the trailhead 🤷🏻♀️
Check out the guide on the website for some images of the road and recommendations. You should be okay.
When did you do this hike? I’m going soon and hoping the creek is not dry.
Should be flowing still - video is from July
How to find this trail? I only have AllTrails
link in description