Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center, entrance, 1750 N. Altadena Drive,
Pasadena, Ca. 91107, is a 190-acre natural park is located at the base of Mt.
Wilson. There are five miles of nature trails, an equestrian trail, creeks and a
waterfall. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local flora and
fauna. The park is open daily sunrise to sunset.The Los Angeles County
Department of Parks and Recreation supervises and maintains this "zoological,
botanical, and geological wonderland situated at the base of the beautiful San
Gabriel Mountains. With its hiking trails, wildlife, rocks and minerals, and
plants, there is something for everyone to enjoy". At the entrance to the park
you will find a 7,600 square-foot building containing many "fascinating
displays, live animals, offices, classrooms, an auditorium, restrooms, and an
information desk/gift shop". The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily,
during which time a staff member is present to assist you. Both docent-guided
and self-guided tours are available in Eaton Canyon. Reservations are required
for either type in order to ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience.One
of the best places to visit in the park is the Eaton Canyon Waterfalls.
According to Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates "For a spectacular view of
Eaton Canyon, hike to the 50-foot Eaton Canyon Waterfall". "There is water at
the falls year-round, but in dry seasons and during the summer months the stream
bed may be partially or totally dry. In order to reach the falls you'll have to
cross the stream bed several times, but only in the wettest months will this be
particularly difficult".Camping is available by permit at Henninger Flats, rest
rooms, drinking fountain, picnic area, a Visitor's Center and a plant nursery
are located in the flats. No permit is needed to picnic or use the
facilities.Over fifty (50) species of plants, twenty (20) types of mammals,
including mule deer, bobcats, coyote, fox and mountain lion, over one hundred
fifty (150) species of birds, including hawks, vultures, owls, heron, pelican
and eagles as well as numerous reptiles, amphibians and fish are found in the
park.For more information or to reserve a camp space you can contact the park
directly at (626) 398-5420.For more information about the city of Pasadena,
California see http://pasadena.usacitydirectories.com, a directory of links to
city of Pasadena, California guides and directories listing hotels, restaurants,
churches, physicians, attorneys, information, resources, services, things to do,
places to go, art galleries, service organizations, auto dealers, nursing homes,
convalescent hospitals, antique dealers and more.About the AuthorDavid G.
Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is currently the publisher
of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a
directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories listing
local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing resources, services
and information about things to do and places to go.
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