COVID-19: At REI, we encourage you to get outside responsibly. Stay local, avoid recreational travel, practice social distancing and check ahead for area and facility closures. Learn More
Trail Run Project Logo
Trail Guide
Best Trails & Photos
Forum
Get the app

North Fork Lockwood Trail

Difficult
  5.0 ( 1 ) Favorite
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Central Coast
  4. Los Padres National Forest
Previous Next

Trail

6.5 mile 10.4 kilometer point to point
79% Runnable
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 35' 11 m
Descent: -3,048' -929 m
High: 8,501' 2,591 m
Low: 5,488' 1,673 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)

Dogs

Unknown
Driving directions Take a virtual tour
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Trail shared by RickG Gutz

Weather

Current trail conditions

Update Conditions
Unknown See History

Popular runs nearby

Navigate on-trail with our free app

iOS App Store Android App Store

“This trail serves as a connection from Tumamait Trail down to BSA Camp, Three Falls.”

— RickG Gutz
GPX File

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is a tough downhill run. It starts in some sub-alpine forest and descends into awesome, open meadows. The trail then heads along a creek with red dirt and water eroded terrain. Continue for a short way to see Camp Three Falls. From the falls, it's a short way to the end of the trail.

Run this trail?

We need help with the following missing trail information:

Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna, Runner Notes

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Los Padres National Forest Office

Mar 25, 2020: Forest Service closes developed recreation sites throughout California until April 30

Mar 19, 2020: Los Padres National Forest offers virtual services in response to Covid-19

Mar 19, 2020: Los Padres National Forest postpones prescribed fire ignitions

Rate This Trail

Rate Quality


   Clear Rating

Rate Difficulty

Share This Trail

Check In

Check-Ins

none
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Los Padres National Forest

#2053

Overall
  5.0 from 1 vote
5 Star
100%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3

in Los Padres National Fo…

#257

in California

#2,053

Overall
22 Views Last Month
670 Since May 22, 2015
Difficult
0%
0%
100%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Some great views in between the trees at Sheep Camp.
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA
The namesake of Camp Three Falls. Depends on the time of year and the annual rainfall for how much water you'll find here.
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA
Some interesting rock formations right along the North Fork Trail.
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA
The sunset views are amazing from Sheep Camp.
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA
Another view of lower Sheep Camp
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA
Another part of the trail, looking back.
May 22, 2015 near Pine Mo…, CA

0 Comments

Trail Run Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.

Shop REI Running