Discover Eaton Canyon In Pasadena California

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