Most of these maps show specific locations on lake powell but others include other areas in glen canyon national recreation area. Units on map and sect qc qal qa12 f map units indicated by asterisk. Geology of eaton canyon california institute of technology. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Downstream of eaton falls to the entrance of eaton canyon is an easy hike of about 0. Take the altadena exit off the 210 freeway in pasadena. Best trails in eaton canyon natural area park california alltrails. Open space final plan appendix 3 open space inventory. Wilson toll road, which is accessible from the pinecrest entrance near the bridge. The south rims high elevation and dry climate may adversely affect you. Let me know what you think of the trek to eaton canyon in the comments. This part of the hike is quite leveled and is good for a. Bug spray was the only thing i needed to make it a 5 star ben banet.
For the first mile and 12, we trek along a wide trail with limited shade provided. Probably would have been okay without it, but better safe than sorry. Best trails in eaton canyon natural area park california. Plant guide to waterfall trail, eaton canyon, san gabriel mountains. Eaton canyon treatment center rehabilitation center 3323. By default, this map zooms in on grand canyon village on the south rim, but if you zoom out a bit you can also find lodging in tusayan, just outside the park boundary and often cheaper. A delightful 40 water fall greets hikers at the end of this 1. One member of our group had the foresight to get a map at the visitor center before we took off. Eaton canyon pasadena 2020 all you need to know before. Normally the water is waist deep, but during this recent trip, we found the water only to stop at our ankles as it tends to. Looking for a great trail in eaton canyon natural area park, california. Not all trails are suitable for young or inexperienced hikers. Eaton, who lived in the fair oaks ranch house in 1865 not far from eaton. Follow eaton canyon trail north along a typically dry creek bed, eaton wash.
One of the major, if not the biggest, highlights of the park is eaton canyon falls, a 50foot waterfall that flows all year into a big cool natural pool at its base. The trailhead can get very crowded on the weekends and those hot california summer days. Eaton canyon is an easily accessible trail within the eaton canyon natural area park, a 190 acre nature preserve situated at the base of the san gabriel mountains. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is mt wilson no 2 which is approximately 3 miles away and has an elevation of 5,709 feet 3,061 feet higher than henninger flats. Simply click the link below to view the eaton canyon golf course scorecard. Overall the trail would probably be classified as easymoderate. View and download maps of the grand canyon, las vegas and surrounding areas in a wide variety of formats to best suit your needs. Chance of injury generally low, but jump off a cliff. To get to the pinecrest gate, go north on altadena drive one mile past the entrance to eaton canyon. The article continued, twenty two and a quarter inches of rain that fell in a nineday period here was climaxed saturday when torrential morninglong downpours devastated mountain areas inundating home with flood and mudflows.
Trail guide for a hike to eaton canyon falls from altadena into angeles national forest, san gabriel mountains. Pass through the tunnel for approximately 66 yards and continue on the mount lowe road for another. Water was ankle deep when we were there, so not a big deal if you dont mind getting wet feet if you slip. Due to the heavy rains this season, portions of the trail may have been eroded and washed out. This is a working list, about which we make no guarantees at all until we officially release it. Eaton canyon nature area is a 190acre zoological, botanical, and geological nature preserve situated at the base of the beautiful san gabriel mountains. Idlehour is nestled deep in the angeles national forest, so it feels like youre in the heart of some untapped wilderness instead of six miles away from a bustling metropolis. Eaton canyon is a major canyon beginning at the eaton saddle near mount markham and san gabriel peak in the san gabriel mountains in the angeles national forest, united states. Eaton canyon nature area to eaton canyon waterfall hike. Once you reach the camping grounds tiny little bugs wont let you see the beauty of the place.
Its shady, dont be a weirdo with gloves and towel on your head. Hiking the eaton canyon falls trail greene adventures. Begin up eaton canyon trail from eaton canyon natural area park and nature center, which is located just off altadena drive and is a place you might go to walk a dog or push around a stroller with big serious wheels. Canyon area day hikes welcome to the canyon area numerous trails suitable for short or extended hikes into yellowstones backcountry begin in the canyon area. A watershed is the area drained by a stream and its tributaries. Eaton canyon is an easily accessible trail within eaton canyon natural area park, a 190acre nature preserve. The small pool at the bottom of the falls is perfect wading and cooling off on hot days. The eaton canyon nature area is a couple miles up the road on the right past new york drive.
The trail camp is accessible by foot through a variety of locations, but the most popular route is through eaton canyon, and. All in all i liked being able to experience a new hike and eaton canyon was beautiful. Eaton canyon natural area pasadena 2020 all you need to. A r o y o s e c o a r r o y o s e c o ar r o y o s e c o devils gate. Weekends during the summer do get crowded, so make it a weekday hike if you can. Create a new check list for eaton canyon natural area. This guide introduces you to several trails selected by the interpretive rangers. Rocks of eaton canyon metamorphic rocks muscovite schist. Mar 01, 2017 as mentioned in the video the hike is roughly 3. No fee or permit is required to visit eaton canyon falls, so get out and enjoy. Introduction and explanation of plant trail guides. The trailhead of the mount wilson toll road is in the. I am a certified docentnaturalist at eaton canyon nature center and again i implore modern hiker to delete your reference to. Igneous rocks wilson quartz diorite lowe granodiorite.
Watersheds range in size from under a square mile to hundreds of thousands of square miles. The falls run just about year round, but late winter and spring have the best water flows. Between november and march, continual exposure to cold water makes a wet suit essentially mandatory, and a full 3mm wet suit usually provides an appropriate amount of protection. Exercise caution on all trails and stream crossings. This bryce canyon national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this popular tourist destination in utah. Really pretty hike, but know that the last 12 mile to get to the waterfall is a bit challenging with multiple creek crossings. Please note that the trail is closed due to covid 19.
Eaton canyon contains a large amount of water for a san gabriel canyon and therefore the equipment and preparation necessary is highly dependent on conditions. Other check lists for eaton canyon natural area check lists for individual taxa that live here, e. Eaton canyon is an easily accessible trail within eaton canyon natural area park, a 190acre nature preserve situated at the base of the san gabriel mountains. Pasadenaowned land in eaton canyon and eaton wash is declared a bird and game sanctuary 1938.
To browse some grand canyon lodging options, image to the right will open a interactive grand canyon lodging map. We start at the eaton canyon nature center parking lot. Introduction highlights of this trail plant communities and floristics. The history of eaton canyon eaton canyon mountain peoples. All are open to foot traffic, but bicycles are permitted only on the mt. That being said i would probably recommend bonita falls, fish canyon falls, or even sturtevant falls as they seem to have a lot less people on the trail. There isnt a ton of elevation gain, but you should take care. Vehicle group news view the latest vehicle group newsletters. Canyon medical center east ontario 5 r i o t r a i l l o s center a n g e l e s r i v e r compton ctr t r a i l laguna dominguez trail s o u t h 2nd b a y. From the parking lot we head north on the eaton trail. We offer high resolution maps of the grand canyon and printable pdf documents for you convenience. Rocks of eaton canyon metamorphic rocks muscovite schist biotite schist gneiss. Heavy rains cause extensive flooding in san gabriels, prompting the closure of many popular mountain resorts. The primary coordinates for eaton canyon park places it within the ca 91107 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to.
I am a certified docentnaturalist at eaton canyon nature center and again i implore modern hiker to delete your reference to the trail to go up and around the main falls. Note the route of the main roads plus the attraction areas of the park before you decide on whether to enter on the east or west side. Docent guided tours are also provided from eaton canyon nature center. Eaton cyn res crystal lake palos verdes res lake calabasas toluca lake breakwater coyote creek a r r o y o s e c o r s a n g a b r i e l medical center r i v e r l o s a ngel e s r i v. Backpack eaton canyon to idlehour, eaton canyon trailhead. Alltrails has 9 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails. Tremendous mudflows were created by caving cliffs and eroding canyon waters. The trail is mostly hard packed dirt fire road for the first 34 of the trip making it an ideal trek for beginners or parents with small children. The hidden fortyfoot tall eaton canyon falls fills an amphitheater at the top of eaton canyon trail, tumbling into a wide pool that you can rest alongside or wade in. Eaton canyon park wildwood canyon park brand park runyon canyon park hansen dam recreation area mason park browns creek canyon park veterans memorial park t eek p ark frank g. The most wellknown portion of the canyon is the eaton canyon nature center in pasadena, california. Hiking to eaton canyon falls, eaton canyon falls trail. Eaton canyon to the san gabriel valley mueller tunnel. The trail offers an enjoyable hike through oak forests and riparian woodlands.
He struggled with a drug addiction and alcoholism for over 30 years and now its an issue of the past. You can also browse the bestselling glen canyon maps and guidebooks on amazon. The electronic parts catalog currently provides information for eaton clutches limited and eaton fuller transmissions. Eaton canyon is displayed on the mount wilson usgs quad topo map. Anyone who is interested in visiting eaton canyon can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Apr 09, 20 be careful its dangerous to get to the top of this waterfall. Prior to becoming the department of parks and recreation, operations and facilities were managed by 1 the parks division, which was responsible for maintaining all physical aspects of parks under the forester and fire wardens office, and 2. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Trail description distance 4 to 6 miles elevation 600 brutal, endoftrail feet parking plenty, but adventure pass required. Units on map and sect qc qal qa12 f map units indicated by asterisk holocene pleistocene pleistocene and pliocene pliocene. The easy paths draw many visitors to the park for just that purpose. Note the route of the main roads plus the attraction areas of the park before you decide on. Visit eaton canyon on your trip to pasadena or united states.
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