Eaton Canyon Falls — Attraction in Pasadena

If you plan to hike to the waterfall, make sure to bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and wear appropriate clothes for the weather and season you decide to hike in. The trail isn't at all hard, but it does have plenty of small areas full of rocks that might need you to be more careful as to not injure yourself by tripping, slipping, or sliding.

The hike is around 3 miles, and is pretty scenic, making it a great place for taking pictures. At the end of the hike where the Waterfall is, there are plenty of rocks to sit and rest on, and the shallow pool of water is quite nice to wade in. If you bring dogs, keep them on a leash at all times, and if they decide to go #2, it'd really be appreciated if you clean up after them, which you can do by bringing paper bags to put their droppings in.

Hiking early in the morning is most preferable, since the trail is fairly popular, and quite often do groups of people decide to go. The hours people are allowed to hike is from sunrise to sunset. Many people bring their dogs, their kids, and/or their friends. Some people have music playing, but unless you aren't moving and they're next to you, you probably won't be bothered.

I just went hiking earlier this morning, and it was far nicer than if I had hiked later. On my way back from the waterfall, I saw many people starting their hikes, and it was getting fairly warm outside, so I'm glad I started early. Unfortunately though, the waterfall isn't as big as it used to be. This was only my second hike to the waterfall—my first was about three years ago, and I remember the waterfall being much bigger than it is now, and the streams that once ran pretty plentifully at parts of the trail are nearly all dried up now. There are only mere puddles where the streams once ran, and I find it sad, but I hope for more rain to save us from this horrid drought and restore the beauty that was lost in the forest area thanks to our...

This is one of my favorite trails in the area. Here is a detailed description of it that I found on AllTrails. I could not describe it better.

"Eaton Canyon Trail is a relatively easy hike to a 40-foot waterfall and small pool with views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Monica Mountains. Its proximity to Pasadena, Altadena, and Santa Monica make this a very popular trail for casual hikers in Los Angeles. The trailhead can get very crowded on the weekends and those hot California summer days, but it's worth a visit even if you have to fight through crowds. The journey is especially beautiful when spring wildflowers carpet the lower portions of the canyon floor of the Eaton Canyon Natural Area. As one of the most popular hiking trails in this part of Los Angeles County, this trail definitely sees its fair share of usage. Always be sure to follow the ‘leave no trace’ principles and pack out everything you pack in.

The excellent Eaton Canyon Nature Center is located near the parking lot and features great exhibits and free presentations for those who are interested. It includes public restrooms inside. This family-friendly Southern California trail will be easy for most, although it gets more rugged the closer you get to the waterfall. The trail only has a few hundred feet of elevation gain, but there are several stream crossings and areas of boulder-hopping and rock climbing on the way to Eaton Canyon Falls. Nevertheless, this fantastic trail is manageable for most people.

Enjoy this 4.4-mile out-and-back trail near Pasadena, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be...

This has been my weekly default hike (when I hike alone) for the past 9 years. It's a fairly easy 3 mile RT trail with little elevation gain. On years when our winter is inundated with good rain, the waterfall offers a spectacular show! Waterproof boots are a must when the river is flowing well.

There are 10 river crossings to get to the waterfall. The first one is near the parking lot. Then you walk another mile to get to the bridge. Once you approach the bridge, you take the trail that goes under the bridge where you'll encounter 9 river crossings for the final half mile. Over the last year, people have made a social trail that adds an unnecessary river crossing. That's by crossing #5 (I guess I'll call that social trail, crossing #4.5)

Definitely a more peaceful hike on the weekdays.. especially before 9am. Avoid the weekends at all cost. WAY TOO CROWDED AND BUSY!!! It ruins the solitude and serenity you're looking for. You go there to take some stress off, not add to it. Not to mention people playing their obnoxious music. That's a hiking No-No and goes against Leave No Trace principles.

Pack your trash out! You are in wilderness area once you pass the Walnut Canyon Trail. There are no trash cans in the wilderness. So if you've brought your drinks/food/diapers with you, you take your trash back. Wild Animals do live there; it's their home. We are merely visiting their home so...