Chula Vista Trailhead

About Chula Vista Trailhead

This trailhead is located at the end of Mt. Pinos Highway at an elevation of 8,360 ft. The trailhead provides non-vehicle access to the Mt Pinos Summit Botanical Area, Mt Pinos Condor Observation Site, the Chumash Wilderness, and the East end of the Tumamait Trail (21W03). Snowfall in winter offers opportunities for snow sports.To get to the Tumamait Trail and the Condor Observation Site, take Forest Service Road 9N24 from the Southwest end of the Chula Vista Parking Lot for 2 miles. Difficulty: moderate. Chula Vista Campground is approximately 500’ from the Northeast end of the Chula Vista Parking Lot. Additional wilderness campgrounds can be accessed via the Tumamait Trail.

Plan Your Visit to Chula Vista Trailhead

Heading to Chula Vista Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)