Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA

DogsOn leash (6 ft max)
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FeesNone listed
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HoursTue–Sun, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Size
219 acres Source
Managed by
Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation

About Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center

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.
From the official park page · checked Oct 16, 2026

Facilities

  • Drinking Water
  • Picnic Area

Facility details: OpenStreetMap, official park information

Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center at a glance

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  • PParking · 2
  • WDrinking water · 1
  • TTrailheads · 2: Eaton Canyon Trail Trailhead, Eaton Canyon Trail Trailhead
  • Named trails · 1

Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Trails

TrailMapped lengthElevationSurface & uses
Eaton Canyon Trail1 mi177 ft up & down933–1,098 ftUnpavedNo bikesHorses

Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.

Rules & reservations

Official park page
  • Dogs

    County code allows dogs in county parks on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under full control; dogs may be off leash only in designated off-leash areas. Posted park rules may add restrictions. Source

  • Fees

    The county fee schedule lists daily vehicle entrance fees only for Bonelli, Castaic Lake, Kenneth Hahn, Santa Fe Dam, Schabarum, and Whittier Narrows; it lists none for this park. Check with LA County Parks before you go. Source

March 1 to October 31. November 1 to February 28: Tue–Sun, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.

Map & directions

1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, CA 91001

1Location overview · map data © OpenStreetMap

34.182229, -118.094617Get directions

Nearby parks

Straight-line distance
Charles S. Farnsworth ParkAltadena · 2.5 mi · BBQ Grills, Drinking WaterCharles White ParkAltadena · 3.3 mi · Drinking Water, PlaygroundLoma Alta ParkAltadena · 3.8 mi · Playground, RestroomsArcadia Community Regional ParkArcadia · 4.6 mi · Drinking Water, Picnic AreaTwo Strike County ParkLa Crescenta-Montrose · 8.8 mi · Restrooms, Playground

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Los Angeles County parks

Sources & verification

Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
  1. California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
  2. LA County Parks park page (hours and description re-read in a browser)hours, hours_note, description
  3. LA County Parks park page (read in a browser)official_url, address, facilities.picnic-area
  4. LA County Parks fee schedule (vehicle entrance)unstated.fees
  5. Los Angeles County Code 17.04.410 (dogs in parks)dogs
  6. OpenStreetMap facilities and trailsfacilities.drinking-water, trails
  7. OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
  8. Terrain Tiles elevation (USGS 3DEP), sampled every 20 m along OpenStreetMap trail linestrails.elevation
  9. Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro
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