Eaton Canyon Trail Head

Heidi De Leon

Absolutely love this hike!! My 8 year old was so happy he was able to make it to the waterfall! We will for sure be doing this one again. I’d wear actual hiking shoes on this hike cause there is some climbing.

Jose Abalos

Great place and relaxing hike for friends and family just make sure to stay hydrated

Ian N.

It's not amazing by any stretch of the imagination but it's kept very well. This is a heavily trafficked trail head for more than 20 years. The erosion is king here because it has changed a lot of the topography of the canyon in the last 20-40 years. 20 years ago was better but someone 100 years ago will claim the same. The waterfall goes away if there is no rain and if it gets dry. This canyon among the other canyons near by are the jewels of Pasadena, CA otherwise there is nothing to do or see. I must like it or something, I have only been here over 100 times, and I have stopped counting.

Mitch Weddle

It was my first visit to Eaton Canyon last Sunday and it did not disappoint. Recent rain has the creek rushing with water. Being from Seattle (now living in Pasadena) I miss rain and flowing water. We actually went to the canyon with our camping chairs to sit by the creek and enjoy the atmosphere. We enjoyed the all natural setting and unexpectedly, the people watching. It was late afternoon so there was a steady stream of people coming back from their hikes. As you can see in my photos someone improvised a small bridge using logs which were only somewhat stabilized by boulders in the rushing creek. Lots of people with little dogs or small children just got their feet wet and forded the creek bed. Almost all the adults and big kids tried their hand at crossing on the small slippery log bridge. Folks with hiking poles had it much easier than those without. Thankfully, only one person completely fell in face first. It happened to be a slightly older woman, the moment it happened the onlookers gasped, but within a couple of seconds a man on the shore jumped in and helped her up. She was laughing with embarrassment and physically unhurt so we all had a little laugh about it. We were the only people in chairs so quite a few people passing by on the trail stopped to chat with us. Everything from jokes about us just being there to watch people fall in the creek, to lifetime locals taking the time to answer our questions about the creek. Such a friendly and safe atmosphere. Lots of kids and pets having a great time. So, do yourself a favor and give this place a visit soon while the creek is still flowing.