West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,085 ft
Elevation

Tumamait Trail (21W03)

Difficulty: moderate to difficult

Length: 4.58 miles

CHUMASH WILDERNESS - More information on the Chumash Wilderness: www.wilderness.net

Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Sawmill Mountain)

The West Tumamait Trailhead (elev. 8080 ft.) is located along Cerro Noroeste Road near the summit of Cerro Noroeste east of Camp Alto Campground. Trailhead parking is along the shoulder of the road. There are no facilities at the trailhead and overnight camping is not allowed. Campo Alto Campground, with 19 individual sites, is located 0.5 miles away at the end of Cerro Noroeste Road. The Mesa Springs Trail 22W21 and Northfork Trail 22W02 may be accessed via the Tumamait Trail.

Getting there

34.82860, -119.20190 · 34°49'43.0"N 119°12'6.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.24.02.30.90.40.10.10.00.20.70.92.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03?
No. West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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