Being new to Pasadena, I was looking for an easy hike on a warm day. So I found Eaton Canyon on google. Close and easy to get to. When we pulled into a full parking lot, I should have had a clue. We had to park in over flow, The trail was a wide dirt road, and packed with people... More

Love going here to get away from the craziness that is the SGV and L.A. The nighttime hikes for adults are really fantastic, and you see things that aren't normally present when you hike during the day. Really beautiful, and you can go your own pace; I feel a lot more at ease here than at Runyon, without a doubt.

It is a nice place for hiking. It is not extreme. Go prepare: hiking boots, water and nutritive snacks, as well with some friends. Keep on the trails.

A nice place for a hike as long or as short as you would like. Also a museum with interesting exhibits. a getaway close to the city.

If you are looking for somewhere to have a nice morning hike in the San Gabriel mountains, this place is as good as any. It has a small visitor center and restroom facilities and maps to the trails. It is only a short hike to waterfalls so it is an ideal location to hike with children.

This was a favorite trail run when I was in college. A mostly shaded trail along (and across) the stream. We used to run up the the small dam and back to the trail head just across from JPL.

lots of chapparel, not much wild life. Nicer in the winter.

No gear necessary. About 3 miles round trip with very little elevation changes. Take lots of water as there is very little shade in the summer. Gorgeous canyon scenery. There are usually a fair number of other hikers on the trail. I have run into several snakes on this hike so stay alert.

This is a terrific natural area in the Pasadena foothills. Great trails, a stream (when there's not a drought), even a waterfall if you walk far enough! I love that we can bring our dog!