Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire Closures
Mon, Mar 31 12:00 AM - Wed, Dec 31 12:00 AM
- 2025 Eaton Fire -
Trails in Eaton Canyon and surrounding areas damaged by the January 2025 Eaton Fire remain closed at least through December 31, 2025, with the likelihood of an extended closure. This is to protect the public and allow for the recovery of burned wild lands.
LA County Trail Closures
- Altadena Crest Trail
- Altadena Crest Trail Connector
- Chaney Trail
- Eaton Canyon Trail
- Hasting Debris Basin Trail
US Forest Service Trail Closures
- Mount Wilson Trail *
- Idlehour Trail
- Castle Canyon Trail
- Sam Merrill (Lower) Trail
- Sam Merrill (Middle) Trail
- Sam Merrill (Upper) Trail
- Echo Mountain Trail
- Mount Lowe West Trail
- Mount Lowe East Trail
- Tom Sloane Trail
- Cobb Estate Trail
- Bear Canyon Trail
- Dawn Mine Trail
- Sunset Ridge Trail
- Sunset Ridge (Lower) Trail
- San Gabriel Peak Trail
*Henninger Flats, which is operated by LA County Fire and Forestry Division, remains closed.
- 2025 Palisades Fire -
MRCA Closures
Read Full Amended Order: https://mrca.ca.gov/order-of-closure-for-smmc-and-mrca-as-amended-may-23-2025/
[Amended May 23, 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
- SAN VICENTE MOUNTAIN PARK
- MANDEVILLE CANYON/WESTRIDGE CANYONBACK PARK
- SAN VICENTE MOUNTAIN PARK
- GREENBRIAR TRAILHEAD
- VANALDEN TRAILHEAD
Closed In the City of Malibu:
- LECHUZA BEACH
- ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK AND TRAILHEAD
- 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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Due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire, most of Topanga State Park and all of Will Rogers State Historic Park remain closed to the public. Trail and utility work continue in the burned areas of Topanga State Park. The trails and fire roads within the burned area remain closed due to public safety concerns.
**********As of March 21, 2025 the following areas are open: All hiking trails in unburned areas west of Eagle Springs Fire Road and west of East Topanga Fire Road All hiking trails in unburned areas west of the Winnetka Ridge Trail and north of Dirt Mulholland. All visitors on foot, on bike, and/or on horseback must remain on these designated areas only. Violators are subject to warning, citation, and/or arrest. Please Note: Topanga State Park shares boundaries with City and County of L.A., NPS, and MRCA. Please consult their public information offices regarding their fire closure areas. ************
Please feel free to email angelesinfo@parks.ca.gov for updates.
- TOPANGA STATE PARK
Current Restrictions: Partially Closed
Details: Due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire, most of Topanga State Park and all of Will Rogers State Historic Park remain closed to the public. Trail and utility work continue in the burned areas of Topanga State Park. The trails and fire roads within the burned area remain closed due to public safety concerns.
- WILL ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK
Current Status: Fully Closed
Reason: Wildfire: Palisades Fire
Details: Due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire, both Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park remain closed to the public. Nearly 8,500 acres of park land and several structures were affected by the fire. As a result, park infrastructure and many trails are currently unstable and unsafe for use. The safety of these areas is being actively evaluated.
- WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH
Current Status: Fully Closed
Details: All parking lots are closed to the public for use in wildfire recovery. The EPA has established a temporary processing site to assist in the safe removal of hazardous household materials from properties damaged by the Palisades Fire. The beach adjacent to the temporary processing site is also closed.
NPS Closures
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