Eaton Canyon & Angeles National Forest Closures
presented by the County of Los AngelesWed, Jan 08 12:00 AM - Fri, Dec 31 12:00 AM
LA County Trail Closures
Trails in Eaton Canyon and surrounding areas damaged by the January 2025 Eaton Fire remain closed until December 31, 2027. This is to protect the public and allow for the recovery of burned wild lands.
The following Trails remain closed:
- Altadena Crest Trail
- Altadena Crest Trail Connector
- Chaney Trail (adjacent Chaney Trail Road is currently closed to vehicular traffic until Spring 2026)
- Eaton Canyon Trail
- Hasting Debris Basin Trail
The following Recreational sites remain closed:
- Eaton Canyon Waterfall
For more information about why Eaton canyon is closed please visit: https://trails.lacounty.gov/NewsAndEvents/1257/eaton-fire-trail-closures
US Forest Service Trail Closures
In effort to protect the public and to facilitate natural recovery of the resources affected by the Eaton Fire, the Eaton Fire Area Closure is extending through December 31, 2027.
The following Trails are now reopened:
- Sunset Ridge Trail - Chaney Trail Road which leads into Sunset Ridge Trail is currently closed to vehicular traffic until Spring 2026. The road is managed by LA County Public Works. If closed, plan to hike in or bike in.
- Dawn Mine Trail
- Tom Sloane Trail
- Bear Canyon Trail
*Please note that some LA County trails are adjacent to these trails and remain closed. These trails include: Altadena Crest Trail, Altadena Crest Trail Connector, Chaney Trail (unpaved), Eaton Canyon Trail & Hasting Debris Basin Trail.
The following Roads remain closed:
- Chaney Trail Road (paved) - Closed to vehicular traffic until Spring 2026
- Mount Wilson Toll Road (below Mt Wilson Trail)
- Mount Wilson Toll Road (below Henniger Flats)
- Mount Wilson Road Henniger Flats
The following Trails remain closed:
- Idlehour Trail
- Castle Canyon Trail
- Sam Merrill Trail (Lower)
- Sam Merrill Trail (Middle)
- Sam Merrill Trail (Upper)
- Echo Mountain Trail
- Mount Lowe Trail (West)
- Mount Lowe Trail (East)
The following Recreational sites remain closed:
- Henninger Flats (operated by LA County Fire and Forestry Division)
- Idlehour Trail Camp
- Inspiration Point
- Echo Mountain Picnic Site
- Mount Lowe Picnic
- Sierra Saddle Picnic
- Millard Canyon Campground - Trails in Millard Canyon are open, however the campground remains closed. Passing through the campground area is allowed, but camping is prohibited. Restrooms, potable water, bear boxes, and fire rings are unavailable. Chaney Trail Road which leads into Millard Canyon is currently closed until Spring 2026. The road is managed by LA County Public Works. If closed, plan to hike in or bike in.
For more information about the US Forest Service closure please visit: Eaton Fire Area Closure Alert
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Updates
Please check social media & these websites for updates:
Angeles National Forest - Alerts & Closures
LA County Parks and Recreation