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eaton canyon natural area

Old Mount Wilson Toll Road to Re-Open

August 17, 2009

In the extra-wet rainy season of 2004-2005, a rockslide heavily damaged sections of the historic dirt road used to haul the Mount Wilson Telescope to the summit. For the past five years, crews have been hard at work stabilizing and reinforcing the route, and it looks like the entire road will be fully re-opened within [...]

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Hiking Eaton Canyon

April 9, 2009

A relatively easy, >4 mile hike up a canyon in the lower San Gabriels to a 40-foot waterfall. This popular trail can get crowded on the weekends, but is still worth a visit – especially in the spring when wildflowers take over the lower portions of the canyon floor. Suitable for adventurous beginners, this trail [...]

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Blooms at Eaton Canyon

March 30, 2009

The blooms at the mouth of Eaton Canyon are in full-force right now. There’s a bit more variety in color as you hike along the trail, but if you love the color yellow, now’s a great time to visit. Full write up on the trail coming soon …

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