I’m happy that I have to get reservation now. Feels safer in a number of ways and much less people.

Nice easy hike. With a fair amount of shaded areas. Specially when you take the river with rocks that currently has no water. There are tree canopies above. Very minimal elevation. We were also lucky to have clouds covering the sun earlier in the morning.

Beautiful Hike.All the way to the Waterfall Is 2 miles, so thats 4 miles round trip.Make an online reservation. Wear a mask. Bring comfortable shoes, and plenty of water.

The hike to the fall was a lot of fun. It took about 40 min each way. Parking was easy and free but a reservation is requires

I highly recommend this waterfall hike! Very nice and enjoyable hike. Its a few miles to the waterfall and back but so worth it! They do close around sunset time and during the pandemic you must go on there website and make a reservation but you wont regret it, enjoy! Also dont forget to bring a few snacks and a good camera so you dont miss any of the good moments and scenary because there is plenty of it here!

Great place good trails nice hike good workout kids get tired.

Great hiking destination. Hiking trail is one of the most interesting ones, going along the riverbed. You have to cross the stream several times, jumping from stone to stone. Lots of fun!

Long walk to get to the waterfall, but its not hard (no excessive climbing or steep parts). No shade for more than half of the trail, so that made it a drag. The waterfall was smaller than I thought it would be. Seemed bigger in pictures. Its a clean area though and fun to walk across the creeks along the way.

The winding trail is rocky at times but very pretty with some structures left behind by mining, or so I was told by a passerby. The falls are definitely worth sticking around to see at the end of the 2.2 mile trek.

This is a great hike for a beginner although Ive done this 4 times now this time wore me out. Be sure to take a backpack with plenty of water. Take a lunch or a snack if you want and enjoy the sound of the waterfall just take your trash back with you. If you want to get in the water bring some water shoes because the rocks are sharp and it really hurts walking around in there. I filled up my water bottles from the falls for the hike back down.

BEST HIKE Trail in LA/Pasadena! 1hr hike to get to the other side, so many trails that lead to other places! This is a beautiful place to explore. Definitely worth taking portraits and also for a good workout. Good residence as well. Lake is beautiful as well as the bridge. Not a fan of the parking they close early but it’s free! But other than that this is a beautiful free place to enjoy nature. Come well dressed because shoes will get messy at this place.

This hike is not too strenuous. Its about a mile of relatively flat walking, following by about .6 mile of slightly more rugged terrain to get to the waterfall. The waterfall is a great way to cool off from the strong LA heat :). Take your shoes off and take some time to sit on the shore or wade in the water before you make the return hike back to the parking lot.You need to make a reservation to go there during COVID-19 times. Yes, there are folks at the entrance checking their lists to make sure you have a reservation. They will turn you away if you dont have one.

Awesome hike. Spectacular Waterfall a sight 2 see. Highly recommended for everyone.

My friend and I have been here twice. The first time we went, we werent able to get to the waterfall cause we went another direction. The second time, we actually got to the waterfall! It can get a little bit tough hiking to the waterfall, but its worth it! It was fun, I had a great time hiking to the waterfall cause I also get to see lots of people hike with their adorable dogs

We went a few days ago and wow oh wow!!!!!! Beautiful short hike to get away from the fast paced city life!!!:) lots of cool water crossing, climbing around rocks and interesting old structures along the way to the falls worth looking into the history of the area :) the falls at the end was flowing rich!!! But the journey through the woods and river is what makes it a great time with friends, family, date or just a solo adventure!

Tons of beautiful blue water coming over the falls and filling the stream through the canyon right now. Five stars to the Creator for making this beautiful place. Sadly a lot of graffiti currently, if anyone wants to organize a cleanup effort come on let me know. Please keep this place clean and pristine so we can all enjoy the natural wonder of this place so close to Pasadena and the City.

Great place to take the dog. Took our golden retriever. Your feet may get wet as you have to cross the stream several times. Waterfall wasn’t far and the walk to it was pleasant and shaded. Many people there around noon. Very short hike. If you want a longer hike, take the mountain up, but it’s quite an incline. Our dog needed many breaks. Parking is free.

Climbed up the hutter-scutter to meet the rest of IBEW Local 40 for a socially distanced edition of our annual picnic. The boys had a great time in the falls and even managed to catch a couple of birds with their lectro-traps. The wings were a bit charred but the inside was nice and tender. Daddy taught em well

Slightly challenging hike but reaching the waterfall makes it worth it. Just be careful! There are rattlesnakes in the area also a few steep areas you need to be sure not to slide or fall down the rocks. Please Do Not go off the trail, it is very dangerous! Also do not take the small trail leading up near the waterfall. This trail has seen many deaths due to people falling. Also make sure not to take any wildlife home or disrupt their natural environment. Take all your trash with you to throw away in the designated areas near the entrance. Subscribe to Ashers Day on YouTube ( an educational interactive channel for kids ) for some really awesome shots of the waterfall & hike along the way. I havent seen any channel with better footage of this than Ashers Day.

Very nice easy hike. Waterfall is small but clean.

We parked on the side of the road and hiked in. The hike was about 3 1/2 miles round trip. You’ll cross water several times, either getting your feet wet and walking through the water or hopping from stone to stone along the way. The falls were pretty busy when we got there. It was beautiful and worth the hike.

Still one of my favorite hike in LA. Its is simple but thats just I like things sometimes.

Lovely short hike with lots of shade and cool, crisp air to breath

This is a great hike for beginners. Theres not much up hills nor steep ones. The trail is fairly easy. It starts getting busy at 8 a.m. and highly trafficked by 9 a.m.

Great mostly flat hike. Expect to get your feet wet. Took us approximately three hours for a round trip back to the parking lot.

Great hike for 7+. A few water crossings to get to the falls so wear sensible shoes for you and the kiddos. A reservation is required so dont just show up.

Nice place to hike; the path is easy to moderately difficult to go down. Several areas are tagged up but overall natural and clean.

This has been my weekly default hike (when I hike alone) for the past 9 years. Its a fairly easy 3 mile RT trail with little elevation gain. On years when our winter is inundated with good rain, the waterfall offers a spectacular show! Waterproof boots are a must when the river is flowing well.There are 10 river crossings to get to the waterfall. The first one is near the parking lot. Then you walk another mile to get to the bridge. Once you approach the bridge, you take the trail that goes under the bridge where youll encounter 9 river crossings for the final half mile. Over the last year, people have made a social trail that adds an unnecessary river crossing. Thats by crossing #5 (I guess Ill call that social trail, crossing #4.5)Definitely a more peaceful hike on the weekdays.. especially before 9am. Avoid the weekends at all cost. WAY TOO CROWDED AND BUSY!!! It ruins the solitude and serenity youre looking for. You go there to take some stress off, not add to it. Not to mention people playing their obnoxious music. Thats a hiking No-No and goes against Leave No Trace principles.Pack your trash out! You are in wilderness area once you pass the Walnut Canyon Trail. There are no trash cans in the wilderness. So if youve brought your drinks/food/diapers with you, you take your trash back. Wild Animals do live there; its their home. We are merely visiting their home so be courteous.

Mother Nature at her best! So grateful, so blessed!

Eaton Canyon is a great place to hike, see pretty nature in the heart of the city, and get some time away! The waterfall is a bit of a hike but on a cool Pasadena day, it is easy to do without breaking a sweat. To make it to the waterfall, you will have to step over some rocks exposed out of the running stream but it is well, well worth every step!

Best hike! Not difficult and view was awesome!

Beautiful trail to explore. Reservations are required and they are free.

An easy and scenic trail near Pasadena. Dog friendly and acceptable for runners, families with kids, you name it. The last section that leads to the falls can be tricky when it has been raining as there are several places you traverse the rocks and stream as you hike to the final fall section.

Nice trail, pet and kids friendly trail. Beautiful scenery. Water is very clean in the waterfall.

I was looking for a waterfall near Los Angeles where I was staying and this was less than a 30 minute drive so I went. The hike took about an hour cause Im a slow walker. I went off trail and took the little river all the way up to the end. The waterfall did not disappoint. Its just a small treasure at the end. I loved it .

One of my favorite hiking trails. Only 45 mins from LA proper, this canyon has ample parking, a rest area with bathrooms and picnic area and is dog friendly (on leash). The main trail to the waterfall is about a mile without much elevation increase. Depending on the time of year the riverbed can be difficult to cross. There are plenty of trails aside from the waterfall trail but are typically involve an incline. Bring water and good shoes!

Currently you need a reservation and are given a 3 hour time slot.

Lots of people every time we go. Beautiful scenery on the way to the waterfalls. Taggings can be seen on the walls and rocks. Go early as it gets crowded and hot during the day.

Its nice.... but I wont be coming back. I brought my kids, not a good idea. You have to cross a (little) stream more than a few times and my youngest almost fell. Rocks can be slippery. Had I known, I wouldnt have brought the kids. Now that I do know, I wont come back. Im a fat lazy $#!+ and I dont think its worth the trouble. But it IS a nice waterfall.

Fun hike, the way yo the waterfall requires crossing the creek multiple times. You will definitely gwt wet sometimes up to the knees so wear old hiking shoes or ahoes you dont mind getting wet. Many people with dogs and very kid friendly. This hike is a must and not hard at all.

Natural beauty only minutes from the hustle and bustle of L.A.

Great hike for kids, I take my daughter there and it’s a good distance for kids... 3.5 miles total, an hour in half.

Its cool. Very easy hike. Half a mile before the waterfall, there are lots of creeks and rocks. Take your time when going through the creeks. The waterfall is worth it. My dogs loved it!

This is a really nice place to hike not bad at all and they have 2 waterfalls that makes it even nicer to hike i recommend this place to anybody its really nice.

You need a reservation to get in now. Go early for your best chance at a peaceful experience. A beautiful canyon, but suffers from graffiti and trash.

Great hike AnD a beautiful waterfall

Easy ,,kids and pet friendly,,,super crowded in my opinion,,,a lot of shade, crear water river ,,,the waterfall is amazing,, exelent for a cold natural water shower,, this trail has no dangerous areas ,,kids will enjoy the moment,,

Make sure you wear good shoes. The trail is great and the waterfall is beautiful. There are a few spots where you’ll have to hop over water by rocks and logs but just be safe!

Memorial day weekend was the first time I have ever visited this location and I was blown away on how nice it is. We went for the waterfall but I enjoyed my hike to the waterfall. Dogs are welcome to my surprise the trail was clean. Please dog owners if your dog is not well behaved leave them at home There were a few incidents with dogs almost getting into fights. Once you get to the waterfall there is a small body of water that you can walk around in The water is clean and full of rocks you can also get under the waterfall and drench yourself if you like there was Very nice views all along the trail. I took my family That consists of 2 boys my wife and I. My youngest boy is 3 years old in the trail was easy enough for all of us get to the waterfall with little to no problem. Just so you know I got there around 9:30 AM and the parking lot was full they had an overflow parking that is all dirt so dont wash your cars before going there just in case you have to park there.

Beautiful and fun hike. It starts if simple and boring and then.... the little fun/adventure begins.

One of the favorite trails for hiking. Recommend for people who are just starting hiking. The trail is perfect for kids as well, many crossings over the river turn the hike into an adventure and of course the reward at the end of the trail, a waterfall itself. If you are a first-time visitor, keep in mind that after you cross the bridge, you will need to go down and go under the bridge, then you will not have any chance to go astray.

This hike is fantastic. Especially after a good rain. But beware on the weekends it is crazy busy. If you are looking for a secluded hike better to avoid here. If you dont mind crowds then this is your hike... Best time for me is during the week when its less crowded

Nice, moderate trail through a little creek and finishes to a beautiful waterfall, which is shallow enough for kids to play in! If you time it correctly, there is an awesome sunset that peeks through the canyons. Highly recommend this place for a 2-3 hour hike (~3-4 miles).

I went there after 2 days of rain, and was not disappointed. Its a beautiful canyon with a river running through it. Youll experience a few microbiomes in its deeper canyons. Youll catch some deciduous trees along the way that I havent seen anywhere else in the LA Valley, and some older man-made infrastructure along the way. Just make sure youre ready for the ~6 mile round trip hike to see the bigger waterfall. There is a lot of rock hopping as well. Its, unfortunately, most appropriate for able bodied peoples. Hiking sticks and waterproof shoes recommended.

Great and beautiful place to hike to. Can sometimes get crowded with people and their dogs.

This hike is one of the best in the Los Angeles area with 10000 visitors a month its also one of the most frequented. It starts of as just a walk in nature but then as you cross back and forth over the creek gets a bit sporty as you balance on rocks in an effort to keep your feet dry. Then you scramble over rocks before finally arriving at one of the few real waterfalls in Los Angeles county.Some practical info, there is plenty of parking with an overflow parking and gate that opens automatically at the entrance. Toilets can be found at the Park nature center and also at the trailhead. Dogs are allowed but only on a leash.

To combat the spread of Covid, they started to have this Timed registration in June. It is good measure though the registration process is tedious and you wont be able to see the availability until you give out lots of personal information to set up account. Once you set up account, your preferred timed lot may not be available. For casual visitor to this park, it may not worth the hustle unless you have established account. It wasted me an hour to go through the process. Once registered, my preferred time slot is no longer available. Just fyi, you may call its office directly to check on the availability before registering, to avoid the frustration i went though. For people who has established account, the experience can be different.

Any weather is good to visit! It just depends on your endurance. There are people visiting almost every hour so its almost impossible to be hiking alone. I visited during the night and it was very beautiful! You could see the moon and stars very clearly. The only thing I dont like is the amount of trash and graffiti left behind

A great mix of easy walk and moderately difficult climbs that ends in a rushing waterfall

Great hike and wonderful falls! Just be careful to stay on the trail or you may end up raising through the brush like I did! Still worth it!

This was my first time on the trail to the waterfall. It was picturesque, fairly easy (beginner and child safe) and there are TONS of beautiful pink and white quartz rocks

A good hike for families. Well maintained, short and not much in the way of incline. Alot of poisen ivy in the trail, so best to train your children not to touch the plants on the way to the waterfall.

Crossing river is fun but not for everyone. Great place to spend an hour or two.

I really like this place just to go for a walk with your kids or your 4 paw kids . Its a very easy walk. Definitely not a hike.

Great trail but CROWDED. Theyve got overflow parking, but get there early. Lots of families on the trail, very kid friendly and dog friendly. If you want more of a challenge, the Altadena trail connects and its definitely less crowded.

Great hike with older kids or for the weekend warrior. The path is beautiful and doesnt take too long at a little over a mile. And, the canyon walls are awesome and jagged.The downside is that there are a lot of people... More than some hikers will want.Everything else is great.

Beautiful 1 hr trail to the falls hidden inside the canyons. It’s not that strenuous with steep climbs but there are few small ones. Keep yourself well hydrated as the heat can be killer.You might need to cross the water few times so make sure you are prepared to get your shoes wet.The water is super cold especially the one which is at the waterfall. You’ll be able to manage some good pictures through the hike for sure.(Something for the bloggers and instagram family)There is pretty of parking near the center and there are overflow parking facilities as well.

Beautiful place and great hike. The only downside is that its crazy crowded! So if you want to take good photos try being at the fall before the sunrise.

This was a great hike I even took my kids they loved it

Great place to workout to just simply take a nice walk, even to take your kids to have Fun in the river its simply BEAUTIFUL. Lots of green and Beautiful flowers, Breath taking.

A relatively easy family and dog friendly hike with a waterfall at the end. Just be prepared to get your feet a little wet.

Its a short hike to the waterfall. I went during the fall time so there wasnt a lot of fall to the water but its a good blood pumping hike. There are a couple of ways to get there varying from medium length to short but fun nonetheless.

Got out there so that way I can be at the waterfall by Sunrise amazing hike going in definitely make sure you bring a flashlight LOL

Great 3 mile round trip hike. Not very strenuous at all. Park near the nature center and follow the signs. The waterfall was not much in the dry season of the summer, but still very beautiful.

Great hike for the family and dogs of all sizes. Theres a beautiful we waterfall in end.

Its very beautiful here. Almost like a waterpark and lots of fun getting wet. Great view as wellAnd of course you have to walk through rocks and small rivers on a hot day, but the water is so cold and fresh that you just cant resist it.Highly recommend it here and be careful around the rocky edgesStay safe and have fun

Very scenic after a rain, however watch out for the river currents if your not a strong hiker

Nice for a day hike. To the waterfall and back was about 2 hours. Which was enough time for my hydration pack. Hike was good for beginners. Id recommend bringing your water shoes if you plan on getting into the water. Lots of rocks to climb so be careful you dont twist your ankle. Overall... Id go back.

First half of the hike there is no shading areas. Second half is more shaded just be ready but overall is a really nice hike to the waterfall.

Easy hike with several stream crossings that could pose a challenge to some. Id recommend shorts and amphibious shoes if youre bad at balanced rock jumps. The waterfall is wonderful after rain. Theres graffiti but I heard the artists is world renowned. Enjoy.

People have to start picking up after their dogs. Please dont be a douche and litter.

Such a great place to bring the family. I came here with my brother and two daughters and dog. We made it, the girls loved it. Exhausting but definitely doable for a 6 and 8 year old to do!

Very fall was pretty but got crowded quick. I suggest going early morning as by 10 am the crowds start coming in. The treck into the canyon was relatively easy even for a person that is out of shape and young children (5+). Definitely not wheel chair accessible especially the last third of the way in as there are a lot of rocks and when I went there was also running water (late Feb). You can normally cross the steam without getting wet.

Enjoyed a lovely solo hike out to the falls back in late December. Met friendly people sporadically along the way out- many locals who said they’ve hiked the trail repeatedly. Made it to the falls and journaled for a bit, having a good time doing some reflections. Then a rather tubby child whipped his shirt off, started yell-screaming the milkshake song, and jumped in the water only to find out that it was freezing. You can try to get out of LA, but you can only get so far. 10/10 would do again

The difficulty level of this hike is low to moderate. Depending on the weather. It can get pretty hot and dry during summer seasons so be sure to pack extra water like clothes breathable fabrics and be prepared. Its a gorgeous hike through the canyon with Meadows Wildlife and different Flora. Plenty of signs to guide you on your way through the trail. The fun part was walking over big tree trunks stepping over creeks and enjoying the beautiful views. Once you get to the waterfall you have tons of great photo opportunities. The water was a bit murky I wouldnt get in but a lot of people were swimming in the pool.

Amazing but definitely tough mission getting to the amazing fall not the easiest trail for visible impair but the air there is amazing and the breeze of that water fall is to dead for

Park listed as open. Drove 30 miles only to find the entrance gate locked with chains..Please update your website. Thanks

Always a nice little hike, just wish ppl would learn to pick up after them selves

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VIEWS!!! The hike is so worth the waterfall at the end. Its beautiful & very refreshing.

Great mediocre hike. Unfortunately, its low tide. The water falls are small.

Get there early before the gates open to beat the crowds! It’s very wet right now so be prepared to walk through the creek at least 6 times on the way to the waterfall. I tried to cross on rocks but realized I was going to slip and break my neck so better to have wet feet! Got to falls about 8am completely alone! It’s too bad people have to destroy nature with graffiti. This is why we can’t have anything nice. Bad humans. If you don’t want to cross the creek or want an easier hike just go as far as you can and then turn around!

Beautiful scenery, but go early! You have to cross over small creeks etc and it becomes overwhelming feeling like if you dont move fast enough someone will be on your heels. Didnt really work up a sweat, no real elevation to climb but good times and nature is always a blessing to be around

Im born and raised in LA and have always heard about the trail in Pasadena with the waterfall turns out its Eaton Canyon. This trail is beautiful and easy. Great family trail with a beautiful waterfall to end your walk. This trail is a lot easier than runyon and Culver city stairs. You will see lots of kids and dogs out with there families. Get there early as parking can get a bit packed. The trail has lots of shaded areas for everyone to enjoy. Who knew such a beautiful place was in our backyard.

Very enjojable and fun hike. The graffiti is the only thing that doesnt make it 5 stars. Great work on limiting the number of people allowed in - not to crowded, ecen on july 4th.Most people wore masks and followed social distancing.

Great hiking trail, kids loved it.would definitely do it again.

A great little getaway from LA city life.The waterfall is simple nothing extravagant but the surroundings is like a cathedral made of rocks. The temperature is cooler. The trail itself starts out at a relatively easy grade on a big dirt fire road so there is ample space for all the hikers.The hike getting to the waterfalls is enjoyable. I had a wonderful time and I highly recommend you visit at least once.The hike to the 40-foot Eaton Canyon Waterfalls can be summed up to: 1.1 miles of wide flat, relatively uneventful dirt trail, followed by 0.65 miles of single track up a narrow canyon that is adventurous and fun (forming a 3.5 mile round trip hike with 375 feet of elevation change).

Parking is free, but if you want to enjoy the scenery with less people, GO early! Like 8 AM.

Beautiful place , nice people .

Very easy hike for even the younger ones. Our 4 year old was able to make it from the north trailhead to the falls and back with no problem. Be prepared to cross the stream quite a few times and get your shoes and pants wet! Its not very deep but it can be cold. Well worth the hike. On the weekends it will be very crowded!

Yo stop trashing this place. Sooooo much garbage, carried like 20 socks and diapers out on a hike. Pls just carry it out, its such a short hike. Beautiful place is ruined by trash people