Eaton Canyon Super Bowl Edition

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: Less than 4 Miles Roundtrip

Gain: 400 ft.

Time: Less than 2 Hours

Pace: Slow

Meetup Location: At the End of the Parking Lot by Gate

Trail Condition: Very good. Trails are heavily traveled and easily spotted. The major junction with the trail that heads toward the waterfall is clearly marked, and the official Eaton Canyon Trail has signs, but there are several use trails that spur off the main path that are unmarked. Stick to the main path for this hike, or explore the surrounding meadows and natural areas.

The Notables:

• A 40-foot, mostly year-round flowing waterfall
• Large swaths of wildflowers near the canyon’s mouth in spring
• Multiple stream crossings
• Relatively close to “civilization”
• Nature Center with docent-led hikes, open from 9AM to 5PM daily

The Story: Eaton Canyon is one of those must-see hiking areas of L.A., both because the waterfall is actually impressive by San Gabriel standards, and that it’s so darn close to the city that you really don’t have any excuses not to go. The trail is easy to follow, and as long as you can hop across some boulders in a river (or have some hiking sandals to wade through), you’ll be just fine getting through the hike.

How To get There: From the 210, take the Sierra Madre Blvd / Altadena Dr exit and head north. The park’s entrance will be on your right in 1.7 miles.

Please Bring: 1 or 2 liters of water, Sturdy shoes, Trekking Poles if you use them, Snacks or Lunch, Sunscreen, a Hat, Layers and your Ten Essentials. Don't forget to Bring a camera and share your pictures with us after the hike.

Weather Information: Accuweather.com (http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/sierra-madre-ca/91024/weekend-weather/337250)

Rain or Bad Weather Conditions will Automatically CANCEL this Event. Please Check weather condition before attending

DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The SGV Hikers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any SGV Hikers Meetup events, you are releasing the SGV Hikers Meetup Group and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

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