East Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03

The East Tumamait Trailhead (elev. 8800 ft.) is located on the top of Mt. Pinos at the west end of Forest Service Road 9N24. Public vehicle access is prohibited over this road. Trailhead parking is located 2.0 miles away to the east at the Chula Vista paved parking lot at the end of Mt. Pinos Highway. Forest Road 9N24 begins at the southwest edge of this parking lot. There is one vault toilet at the trailhead. The Mt. Pinos Condor Observation Site is also located at the trailhead. The Mesa Springs Trail 22W21 and Northfork Trail 22W02 may be accessed via the Tumamait Trail.

Difficulty: moderate to difficult

Length: 4.58 miles

MT. PINOS BOTANICAL AREA & CHUMASH WILDERNESS - More information on the Chumash Wilderness

Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Sawmill Mountain)

Leave No Trace Backpacking Principles: http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

Open Spring/Summer/Fall; Mt. Pinos Highway subject to snow closures and tire chain requirements during the winter.

General Information

Open year-round

Campfire permits are required; For current fire restrictions, contact Mt. Pinos Ranger District at (661) 245-3731 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf

Currently no campfires are allowed in the backcountry. Level 3 fire restrictions are in effect.

An Adventure Pass is NOT required for parking during the summer in the Chula Vista Parking lot at the end of Mt. Pinos Highway. An Adventure Pass is required in the winter when snow is present at this location and amenities are provided. Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year) or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass or Interagency Access Pass