| Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center, | | | | seasons and during the summer months the |
| entrance, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, | | | | stream bed may be partially or totally dry. |
| Ca. 91107, is a 190-acre natural park is | | | | In order to reach the falls you'll have to |
| located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are | | | | cross the stream bed several times, but only |
| five miles of nature trails, an equestrian | | | | in the wettest months will this be |
| trail, creeks and a waterfall. The canyon is | | | | particularly difficult". |
| very lush and has beautiful displays of local | | | | |
| flora and fauna. The park is open daily | | | | Camping is available by permit at Henninger |
| sunrise to sunset. | | | | Flats, rest rooms, drinking fountain, picnic |
| | | | area, a Visitor's Center and a plant nursery |
| The Los Angeles County Department of Parks | | | | are located in the flats. No permit is needed |
| and Recreation supervises and maintains this | | | | to picnic or use the facilities. |
| "zoological, botanical, and geological | | | | |
| wonderland situated at the base of the | | | | Over fifty (50) species of plants, twenty |
| beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. With its | | | | (20) types of mammals, including mule deer, |
| hiking trails, wildlife, rocks and minerals, | | | | bobcats, coyote, fox and mountain lion, over |
| and plants, there is something for everyone | | | | one hundred fifty (150) species of birds, |
| to enjoy". At the entrance to the park you | | | | including hawks, vultures, owls, heron, |
| will find a 7,600 square-foot building | | | | pelican and eagles as well as numerous |
| containing many "fascinating displays, live | | | | reptiles, amphibians and fish are found in |
| animals, offices, classrooms, an auditorium, | | | | the park. |
| restrooms, and an information desk/gift | | | | |
| shop". The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 | | | | For more information or to reserve a camp |
| p.m. daily, during which time a staff member | | | | space you can contact the park directly at |
| is present to assist you. Both docent-guided | | | | (626) 398-5420. |
| and self-guided tours are available in Eaton | | | | |
| Canyon. Reservations are required for either | | | | For more information about the city of |
| type in order to ensure that everyone has a | | | | Pasadena, California see a directory of |
| pleasant experience. | | | | links to city of Pasadena, California guides |
| | | | and directories listing hotels, restaurants, |
| One of the best places to visit in the park | | | | churches, physicians, attorneys, information, |
| is the Eaton Canyon Waterfalls. According to | | | | resources, services, things to do, places to |
| Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates "For a | | | | go, art galleries, service organizations, |
| spectacular view of Eaton Canyon, hike to the | | | | auto dealers, nursing homes, convalescent |
| 50-foot Eaton Canyon Waterfall". "There is | | | | hospitals, antique dealers and more. |
| water at the falls year-round, but in dry | | | | |