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Jan
09
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Eaton Fire Closures & Palisades Fire Closures

Fri, Jan 09 12:00 AM - Fri, Dec 31 12:00 AM

 

- Eaton Fire Closure - 

 

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:

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:

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

 

- Palisades Fire Closure -

 

MRCA Closures 

Read Full Amended Order: https://mrca.ca.gov/order-of-closure-for-smmc-and-mrca-as-amended-may-23-2025/
[Amended June 16, 2025]
ORDER OF CLOSURE
LIFTED FOR ALL MRCA AND SMMC PARKS, TRAILS, AND PUBLIC ACCESSWAYS
EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT REMAIN CLOSED:

  • TEMESCAL GATEWAY PARK
  • GREENBRIAR TRAILHEAD
  • VANALDEN TRAILHEAD

Closed In the City of Malibu:

  • LECHUZA BEACH AT BUNNIE LANE ENTRANCE; 31736 & 31712 BROAD BEACH ROAD
  • VIA LINDA ACCESSWAY AT CARBON BEACH
  • CARBON LA COSTA BEACH
  • MARITIME ROCKS BEACH
  • DOLPHIN VIEW COASTAL OVERLOOK
  • MIRAMAR COASTAL OVERLOOK

Findings:

A. Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of State of Emergency on January 7, 2025 regarding the Palisades Fire, which proclamation remains in effect. All areas accessible from Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Sweetwater Mesa Road east to McClure Tunnel, and from McClure tunnel westbound to Sweetwater Mesa Road are closed to regular traffic. All parks, trail easements, and public accessways are closed that normally would be accessible from PCH are therefore closed to regular public use.
B. Other areas within and immediately adjacent to the city of Malibu and within the Topanga watershed south of Mulholland Highway are subject to potential wildfire conditions such as were responsible for the Palisades Fire, these include popular hiking trails that lead into areas where heavy public use during the state of emergency, including fire sightseeing, pose a threat of renewed of fire activity and other public safety dangers that require a restriction of recreational activity during this emergency period.

 

California State Park Closures 

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Angeles District Updates

  • TOPANGA STATE PARK
    Current Status: Open with Restrictions in services and/or facilities  https://www.parks.ca.gov/post/51
    Reason: Wildfire: Palisades Fire  
    Details: Due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire, some areas of Topanga State Park remain closed to the public.
    *****Effective 7/23/25 ; Day use facilities, backcountry service roads, and backcountry trails in Topanga State Park are open to all visitors with the following exceptions that remain closed:
    • Rogers Road Trail
    • Bent Arrow Trail
    • Josepho Spur Trail
    • Rustic Canyon Trail
    • Lower Topanga Day Use Area and Trails
    • Temescal Canyon Trail
    • Bienvenida Trail
    • Temescal Ridge Trail between the El Medio Connector Trail and Temescal Gateway Park
  • These restrictions are in effect for the protection of the health and safety of all persons and the protection of property and resources in the areas described above.
  • Please remain on designated open areas and trails, parks close at sunset.
  • Direct questions or concerns to: angelesinfo@parks.ca.gov.

 

 

  • WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH
    Current Status: Open with Restrictions in services and/or facilities
    Details: Due to wildfire recovery efforts, Will Rogers Parking Lot 5 is closed to the public. 17580 Pacific Coast Highway. Updated: 1/9/2026

 

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