Do we need to make a reservation? And can we start at the middle of the Eatom canyon trail? My friends said that there is a village and she just parked there to start at the middle. If that possible, where should I park? Do you have an address?

Response

Hello, 

Thank you for reaching out to us. Reservations are no longer required for Eaton Canyon Trail.

You can find parking at The Eaton Canyon Nature Center, located at 1750 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, CA 91001. The parking lot is located at the start of the trail. Please note that the gate to the parking lot at the Nature Center is closed Mondays, however access to the trails are open.

Another option for a trailhead is the Midwick connector. A small lot is located at 2248 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107. Please be aware that this option requires walking across Eaton Wash to connect with the Eaton Canyon trail so the trail is less defined. 

Please let us know if you have further questions!

 

Will my car be locked in the parking lot if I do not exit by posted closing times?

Response

Thank you for contacting us.  The parking gates at Eaton Canyon  are locked at 7pm.

Can I fly a drone here?

Response

The Department’s policy on drones is the same as the County’s policy on traditional powered model vehicles – e.g. model airplanes and helicopters – referenced in County Code sections 17.04.630, 17.12.425, and 12.08.290. There are, however, two designated locations to fly drones located at Santa Fe Dam State Recreation Area and Whittier Narrows Community Regional Park. Please call the parks for more information:

Santa Fe Dam: 626.334.1065    

Whittier Narrows: 626.575.5526

What are the current hours Monday-Sunday

Response

LA County Trails are generally open to the public from sunrise to sunset.  Trailheads and restrooms that are opened and closed daily are subject to the following hours:

March 1st to October 31st:

• Trailheads:   Monday - Sunday 8:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Restrooms:  Monday - Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

 

November 1st to February 28th:

• Trailheads:   Monday - Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Restrooms:  Monday - Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The website says parking is free but my friend went a month ago and said you have to purchase a parking permit. How much is the permit? I don’t see any information on the website that mentions it.

Response

Thank you for contacting us.  Parking is free at Eaton Canyon.  The lots can fill quickly and staff may have closed one of the lots due to it being full, however we do not require parking permits.   

Is Eaton trail open Saturday, 12/23/23?

Response

Yes, the trail is open.

Why is Eaton canyon closed on Mondays?

Response

Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center's hours of operation are from March 1st to October 31st Tuesday - Sunday  8:00am to 7:30pm and November 1st to February 28th  Tuesday - Sunday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

Can I bring my dog and have him off leash?

Response

Dogs are permitted but must be leashed.

What is Eaton Canyon Falls Trail open schedule?

Response

March 1st to October 31st

Operating Hours

Tuesday - Sunday

8:00am to 7:30pm

Closed Monday

 

November 1st to February 28th

Operating Hours

Tuesday - Sunday

8:00am to 6:00pm

Closed Monday

Do I need to make a reservation for tomorrow for parking and to hike? Would it be okay to park along Pinecrest Drive?

Response

Thank you for contacting us.

Reservations are no longer required for entry to Eaton Canyon Natural Area and access to the Eaton Canyon trail system.  There is free onsite parking available. We do not recommend parking on residential streets.