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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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Annandale Canyon Preserved

February 10, 2009

A canyon slated for a 24-unit luxury housing development in Pasadena will instead be preserved as a wilderness area. The 20.6 acres were purchased with residential fees from the city, a self-levied tax from the canyon’s neighbors, and a grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. I haven’t been to this area myself, but any [...]

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