Hike to Eaton Canyon Falls

Eaton Canyon Nature Area is “a 190-acre zoological, botanical, and geological nature preserve situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains.” One of the biggest highlights of the park is Eaton Canyon Falls, a 50-foot waterfall that flows all year round into a big cool natural pool at its base.

Directions:

From the I-210 Foothill Freeway eastbound driving through Pasadena, exit at Sierra Madre Blvd./Altadena Drive. Turn left (north) at the first light (Altadena Drive). Follow Altadena Drive about 1.5 miles to New York Drive. Continue up Altadena a half block and turn right into the entrance to Eaton Canyon Nature Area Park. Follow the drive around to the parking area.

From the I-210 westbound, exit at Sierra Madre Blvd./San Marino. Turn right (north) at the second light (Altadena Drive). Follow Altadena Drive about 1.5 miles to New York Drive. Continue up Altadena a half block and turn right into the entrance to Eaton Canyon Nature Area Park. Follow the drive around to the parking area.

This hike is 4 1/2 miles long and lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours. Free parking.

Bring 1 liter of water, a hat, sunscreen, hiking/crosstrain shoes and snacks. Rain cancels.

http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/california-eaton-canyon-falls.html