Eaton Canyon Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Eaton Canyon Falls

Near Pasadena, California

Height40 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3.5 mi round trip
Best seasonWinter & spring

Eaton Canyon Falls is a 40-ft waterfall near Pasadena, California, with moderate hike access (3.5 mi round trip). an easy, popular canyon walk to a fall minutes from Los Angeles. Best season: Winter & spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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