SBC Through Your Eyes: Cucamonga Wilderness

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A scenic view of a mountain showcasing lush green pines, rugged rocks, and a dry tree in the foreground. Layers of distant mountain ranges fade into mist, under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

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A scenic view of a mountain showcasing lush green pines, rugged rocks, and a dry tree in the foreground. Layers of distant mountain ranges fade into mist, under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A tall, flowering plant with a spike of yellow blossoms stands among green shrubs and trees on a rocky hillside. Sunlight illuminates the plant against the natural background.
A scenic view from a mountain with tall pine trees in the foreground. A blanket of clouds covers the valley below. Mountain peaks are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A vibrant yellow flower with long, slender petals and numerous delicate stamens, set against a blurred natural background.
Three vibrant pink snow plant stalks emerge from a forest floor covered in pine needles and small rocks.
A weathered wooden sign reads, "Telegraph Peak 8,901 ft." in the foreground, next to a twisting, bare tree. In the background, a mountainous landscape stretches under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

We would like to thank Gary Mumaw of Rancho Cucamonga for sharing outstanding photos that showcase another beautiful and interesting site in San Bernardino County.

The Cucamonga Wilderness sits high above the San Bernardino Valley, with elevations ranging from about 5,000 to nearly 9,000 feet. Although water is scarce and many streams flow only seasonally, the wilderness offers 18 miles of trails leading through a scenic subalpine landscape. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, black bears, mountain lions and bighorn sheep.

Congress designated the Cucamonga Wilderness in 1964. Today, the 12,781-acre wilderness is jointly managed by the Angeles and San Bernardino national forests.

The name “Cucamonga” originated from a nearby Spanish ranchería and has been interpreted to mean either “sandy place” or “place of many springs.” For more information, please visit the San Bernardino National Forest’s website.

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