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Eaton Canyon

Nature & parks
In Altadena, California
3.8 mi from Route 66

Eaton Canyon is a large canyon that drops out of the San Gabriel Mountains toward Pasadena, CA, about 4.1 miles off the old road. Its upper end lies at Eaton Saddle, close to San Gabriel Peak and Mount Markham, inside the Angeles National Forest. Most visitors know it through its nature center in Pasadena, a good place to get out of the car and into the foothills.

What is Eaton Canyon?

Water from the canyon flows into the Rio Hondo and on to the Los Angeles River. The name honors Judge Benjamin S. Eaton, who in 1865 made his home at the Fair Oaks Ranch House, not far from Eaton Creek.

Visiting Eaton Canyon: tips

Start at the nature center for the easiest access. The Mount Wilson Toll Road also begins in the canyon, for hikers who want a long climb; carry plenty of water. Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park is about 2.5 miles away, and Little Santa Anita Canyon about 3.5 miles off.

Practical info

On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Eaton Canyon

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Diner & restaurant
Twohey's
South Pasadena, CA · 6.8 mi from Eaton Canyon
A 1950s-style diner in South Pasadena, founded in 1943 and known for a burger called the Little Stink-O.
Diner & restaurant
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
South Pasadena, CA · 7.1 mi from Eaton Canyon
A 1915 pharmacy with an old-fashioned soda fountain, on the corner where Route 66 ran down Fair Oaks Avenue.
Diner & restaurant
Philippe's
Los Angeles, CA · 13.2 mi from Eaton Canyon
A downtown Los Angeles restaurant running since 1908 that claims to have invented the French dip sandwich.