Hike to Eaton Canyon Falls (Beginner to Intermediate)
Details
First Untethered Meetup in Los Angeles! We've heard great things about the hike to Eaton Canyon Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Hopefully the river water and the spring blooms will be in full force for us.
Trail Description
A relatively easy hike up a canyon in the lower San Gabriels to a 40-foot waterfall. It is a very popular trail, so it gets quite crowded over the weekend.
Modern Hiker considers this hike for adventurous beginners. This trail has stream crossings, and optional, moderate trails on fire roads and single tracks through some of the eastern nature preserve outside the canyon. We will primarily stick to the main path for this hike and see how we are feeling about exploring the surrounding meadows.
The trails are considered to be in very good condition. They are heavily traveled and easy to make out, with proper signage.
Things to Consider
While the trail is easy to follow, you will have to hop across some boulders in a river. Please have shoes with proper traction or hiking sandals to wade through the river.
Resources
For more descriptions and notes on the hike:
• Modern Hiker ( https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-eaton-canyon )
• Dan Simpson ( http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/eaton.html )
• All Trail ( https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/eaton-canyon-trail )
Distance (Round Trip)
3.8 miles
Time
1.5 hours
Elevation Gain
592 feet
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).
• 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. For the hike, you'll want to park at the farthest end of the lot.
Carpools
Offer rides or sign up for a ride through this link ( https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/xamucd ).
Meeting Point
Meet at the farthest end of the parking lot. When you get into the park entrance, you'll see parking along the right side. After parking, walk away from the entrance you came in and walk down, passing the nature center (on your left side). The riverbed will be on your right side.
We will meet in front the staging area, marked by a short stone ledge (pictured below).
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