North Fork Lockwood Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 6.17 Miles

Trail Details

• Trail #: 22W02
• Wilderness Area: Chumash
• County: Ventura County
• Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Ranger District
• Trail-head Latitude: 34.74979
• Trail-head Longitude: -119.13839
• Water Sources: Llly Meadows
• Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
• Topo Maps:
  
  Sawmill Mountain
Activities & Features:
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Camping
• Horseback Riding
• Panoramic Views
• Spring
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wilderness Camping

Trail Stats

• Total Elevation Gain: + 3173 feet.
• Total Elevation Loss: - 170 feet.
• Overall Average Slope Gain: + 10 %.
• Overall Average Slope Loss: - 4 %.
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Trail Camps

• Llly Meadows (6500 feet)
• Sheep (8400 feet)

Photo By: Christopher P Lord - Website Link

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Survey Photos:

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  Craig R. Carey - 03-15-2014
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  Craig R. Carey - 04-01-2017
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  Craig R. Carey - 04-01-2017
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  Craig R. Carey - 04-01-2017
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  Craig R. Carey - 04-01-2017
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  Craig R. Carey - 04-01-2017
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  Mark S - 04-23-2017
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  Craig R. Carey - 03-17-2018
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  Craig R. Carey - 03-17-2018
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  Craig R. Carey - 03-17-2018
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  Craig R. Carey - 03-17-2018
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  Craig R. Carey - 03-17-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 10-05-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 10-05-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 10-05-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 10-05-2018
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  Christopher P. Lord - 10-05-2018
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  Calabasas Day Hikers - 05-01-2019
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  Calabasas Day Hikers - 05-01-2019
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  Calabasas Day Hikers - 05-01-2019
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  Craig R. Carey - 05-18-2019
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  Craig R. Carey - 05-18-2019
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  Craig R. Carey - 05-18-2019
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  Craig R. Carey - 05-18-2019
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  Christopher P. Lord - 05-03-2020
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  Christopher P. Lord - 05-03-2020
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  Christopher P. Lord - 05-03-2020
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  Christopher P. Lord - 05-03-2020
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  Christopher P. Lord - 05-03-2020
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  Antonio Calderon - 05-06-2020
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  Antonio Calderon - 05-06-2020
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  Scott Wagenseller - 05-08-2023
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  Scott Wagenseller - 05-08-2023
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  Scott Wagenseller - 05-08-2023

Submitted Trail Reports

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-18-2023 - by Daniel J. Hall

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-18-2023
Surveyor Name:	Daniel J. Hall
Trail description:	Hiked it only from its junction with the Tumamait Trail south/down through Sheep Camp and to about 1 mile south of Sheep Camp at "the gap."  All in good shape and easy to follow, except for 4 blowdowns across the trail which are easily gotten over or around.  The tread on the steep sections is in surprisingly good condition considering the large amount of precipitation this past winter, but there is some minor rutting.  For more detail, see the captioned photos at  https://tinyurl.com/2gkbsh6g
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-08-2023 - by Scott Wagenseller

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-08-2023
Surveyor Name:	Scott Wagenseller
Trail description:	From BSA camp to Lily Meadows, last mile is very steep with some slide area erasing trail.  Nice work by Boy Scouts this weekend to reclaim trail.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	Trail at slide area. Slide area with no trail. Trail rebuilt by Boy Scouts this weekend.

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 04-26-2023 - by Daniel J. Hall

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	04-26-2023
Surveyor Name:	Daniel J. Hall
Trail description:	Hiiked up from North Fork Trailhead at scout camp for 2 nights at Lilly Meadows.  Three sections of trail: (1) Trailhead to waterfalls is a dirt road that is in good condition for hiking. (2) Near the water falls the trail becomes single track.  Up to Lilly Meadows there are sections of pretty bad tread caused by winter storms, with about 25 feet of slide area very sketchy to hike over.  However, trailwork is planned for this weekend and hopefully that will make the steep climb easier and safer.  (3) For a mile of so above Lilly Meadows, to the gap providing the first view of the Cuyama area, the trail is in good condition.  For more detail, see captioned photos at  https://tinyurl.com/2m3vek4k
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 04-16-2021 - by Scott Williams

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	04-16-2021
Surveyor Name:	Scott Williams
Trail description:	Beautiful up there right now. A few fallen trees across the trail but easily cross able. Snow still at the top. Not very much water in the creek though. Lilly camp was dry but water about 300 yards below camp. Sheep camp had water flowing out of the spring box.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 10-13-2020 - by bardley

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	10-13-2020
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Trail description:	We traveled from the junction of the Mt. Pinos/Vinc Tum. Trail to Sheep Camp.  Needs some brushing near the junction. No other obstruction. Temps in high 60s.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-06-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Trail description:	Did a portion of the trail from camp three falls to lilly meadows camp. Trail is in good shape. There are some downed trees but easy to get around. North fork falls was flowing good.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-03-2020 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Trail description:	Still one of my favorite trails. A welcome reprieve from the hotter temps down in the lower valleys. Water was available along most of the trail beginning  about a mile up from BSA Camp Three Falls to Lily Meadows Camp. I noted 3 large downed pines ranging from 36-50 inch diameters closer to Lily Meadows. All easy to get around. I don't know why everyone is packing in at Rose Valley when it's much nicer up here. More details at the link below. https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2020/05/south-lily-meadows.html
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	North Fork Falls

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 06-30-2019 - by Thomas Fredrickson

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	06-30-2019
Surveyor Name:	Thomas Fredrickson
Trail description:	The trail is in good condition. There is one 20 foot section that is a little washed around mile 2. Someone tied a small rope between two bushes to add a little extra security, as the hillside is very steep and covered in loose gravel. There are probably about a dozen large trees on the trail, but they are all easily bypassed. The wildflowers were amazing. Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, and dozens of Snow Plants. We momentarily lost the trail just before Sheep Camp, but spotted a sign. The spring just uphill from the camp had a trickle of water. On the way back down, it's easy to lose the trail at Sheep Camp. Basically, on the way down, stay left after you reach the camp. Go down the drainage instead of up and over the ridge in front of you.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-18-2019 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-18-2019
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	T111 (Ventura) hiked the North Fork trail from 3 Falls to Lily Meadows trail camp and back on 5/18/2019. Stormy weather. Another beautiful day on the Chumash! Some downed trees, but all navigable.  Also please note the great new signage at the 3 Falls gate and North Fork gate, courtesy the BSA's Order of the Arrow back in October 2018.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 05-01-2019 - by Calabasas Day Hikers

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	05-01-2019
Surveyor Name:	Calabasas Day Hikers
Trail description:	North fork Trail from Vincent Tumamait Trail to Camp Three Falls has some newly fallen trees downstream from Lily Meadows and upstream from the waterfalls, along with very narrow path along steep side hill sections due to slides.  Passable but have to be very careful with your footing.  Trail uphill from Lily Meadows has fallen trees across trail from previous years.and is covered with slippery pine needles.  Sheep Camp upper spring is dry and spring at the Camp was flowing approximately 1/2 quart a minute.  Beautiful day for this hike.  Water was flowing in creek near Lily Meadows.  Good flow over water Falls.  Trail through Sheep Camp is a little confusing if going downhill but can be found if you carefully look around for it.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Needs some work
Images:	Trail downhill from Sheep Camp Sheep Camp Spring water Falls

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 10-05-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	10-05-2018
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Trail description:	Started at BSA Camp Three Falls. Trail is in excellent shape and easy to follow all the way to Lilly Meadows camp where I stopped. North Fork Falls is a trickle and water is scarce along Lockwood Creek but still can be found in certain spots.  http://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2018/10/north-fork-lockwood-to-lilly-meadows.html
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 03-17-2018 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	03-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	Trail in fine shape. Some minor sloughs in the ravine above falls, but nothing of concern. Great conditions this Spring.Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 06-23-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	06-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:	Article featuring the North Fork Lockwood from the Santa Barbara Independent by Richie Demaria: http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jun/21/hike-sheep-camp-lockwood-valley/
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 04-23-2017 - by Mark S

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	04-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Mark S
Trail description:	Hiked from trailhead at 3 Falls BSA Camp to just above Lily Meadows Camp.  Cleared trail of downed 16" dia. pine above Lily Meadows.  Cleared rock slide, minor tread work and brushing above the falls.  Good flowing water from bottom of falls to just above Lily Meadows. Â
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
Images:	16" dia. downed pine bucked w/ crosscut saw

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 04-01-2017 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	04-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	Backpacked from 3Falls to Lily Meadows the weekend of April 1 & 2, 2017. WATER! North Fork Lockwood Creek is flowing as is seldom seen. So nice to see. The road between 3 Falls and the falls has recently been bladed, so smooth sailing there. Some brush and a few trees down between falls and just upstream from Lily Meadows, but nothing difficult to navigate.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 04-11-2015 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	04-11-2015
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	Trail in fine shape by LPNF standards, but could use some minor brushing at crossings above falls and there's some failing cribwall at the south end of the meadows (I am organizing a Scout service project for the Fall to address). Water is scarce; we were able to filter from a mucky stretch of the main spring below camp, but I can't imagine that will last much longer.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 02-21-2015 - by Steven Calkins

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	02-21-2015
Surveyor Name:	Steven Calkins
Trail description:	Trail is in good shape, no trees down and well defined.
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow

North Fork Lockwood Trail Survey - 03-15-2014 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	North Fork Lockwood Trail
Date:	03-15-2014
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Trail description:	Crew of 7 hiked into the Chumash Wilderness from the Boy Scout Camp road to the area near Lily Meadows the weekend of 3/15-3/16/14. Very little water in the falls or creek above falls, but enough snow on the ground we were able to boil. Temps in high 20s. Some images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/umotamba/sets/72157642834728474/ Also see a short TR at http://www.craigrcarey.net/2014/03/chumash-ix/ ... good times! Enjoy!
Mode of transport:	Hike
Trail condition:	Good shape and easy to follow
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