Day Hike to Eaton Canyon Falls

Above  left:    Eaton Canyon Falls          Above right: water crossing-1 of many 

• 3.5 miles - Easy Effort round trip.  BUT trail goes from fire road to narrow and rocky as you get closer to the falls.
• The trail will also have multiple water crossings.
• 2 Hours (Total-up and back)
• 460 Total Feet elevation gain
• Max Elevation of 1,370 feet
• Leashed Dogs Allowed

Be prepared to get your feet wet, Several water crossings to get to the falls. Including boulder hopping or scrambling across the streams.

Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center is a natural preserve located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. This scenic 198 acre natural area was originally called “El Precipicio” by Spanish settlers because of its steep gorges, and was later named after Judge Benjamin Eaton a progressive pioneer, who was the first to use irrigation from Eaton creek to grow grapes on the slopes. 

Further information will be emailed out to the registrants a few days in advance of the hike.

Parking:  at Nature Center

Registration: There is no cost for this hike.  But you MUST include the name of your emergency contact and their phone number. And that same information must be provided for any guests you invite!!

Not a UCLA RA member?  Join now to participate.   retirees.ucla.edu  

Questions: Email elizabeth.juncosa@gmail.com or Michael Heafey at heafeymj@gmail.com or call him at (310) 738-8134. Email preferred.