California · Hiking

North Fork

8.0 mi
round trip
2,402 ft
climb
8,328 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Los Padres National Forest.

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North Fork is an 8-mile out-and-back hike in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest in California. It rises from about 5,916 feet to a high point of 8,328 feet, and the climb totals 2,402 feet of elevation gain. The trail is on natural surface and is open to horses, which makes it a viable option for riders. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The Vincent Tumamait Trail and the Condor Summit cross-country ski area both sit about 3 miles away, and Chula Vista campground is roughly 3.4 miles off. Mt. Pinos campground is about 3.8 miles away.