Eaton Canyon Trails Remain Closed

AMTV, ALTADENA, May 22 – Officials from LA County Parks, USDA Forest Service, Eaton Canyon Nature Associates and Altadena Mountain Rescue Team updated today that Trails in Eaton Canyon Natural Area and surrounding areas damaged by the January 2025 Eaton Fire remain closed at least through December 31, 2025, with the likelihood of an extended closure. This is to protect the public and allow for the recovery of burned wild lands.

Trails in Eaton Canyon Natural Area and surrounding areas damaged by the January 2025 Eaton Fire remain closed at least through December 31, 2025, with the likelihood of an extended closure. This is to protect the public and allow for the recovery of burned wild lands.

“Hikers who trespass onto fire-damaged trails can put themselves at risk from unstable terrain, fallen trees or trails that simply no longer exist,” said Reserve Deputy Sheriff David Chien, Team Leader of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team. “Respecting closures is the best way to prevent injuries, being rescued and also helps the land to recover.”

“The Eaton Fire severely damaged trails and infrastructure, and the long-term closure of Eaton Canyon Natural Area helps keep the public safe and allows nature to heal burned areas,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks). “Many wonderful trails are available across the county, and users can find them at our LA County Parks site at trails.lacounty.gov.”

“We encourage visitors to take this opportunity to explore other areas of the forest this Memorial Day holiday and until the Eaton Canyon area reopens,” said Forest Supervisor Roman Torres of the Angeles National Forest. He added, “More information is available on the Angeles National Forest website at fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles.”

To learn more about why areas remain closed, visit the Eaton Canyon Post-Fire Burned Areas Emergency Rehabilitation Report at: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-eatonhurst-postfire-baer.

NOTE: People entering closed areas, sites, or trails in the Eaton Canyon Natural Area and the adjacent Angeles National Forest are subject to citations and/or fines. On Angeles National Forest lands, a violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six months.

About the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation manages 182 parks. It also operates a network of 9 regional parks, 38 neighborhood parks, 20 community parks, 16 wildlife sanctuaries, 8 nature centers, 41 public swimming pools, 23 splash pads, 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches, more than 240 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the largest municipal golf system in the nation, consisting of 20 golf courses at 18 facilities. The department also maintains four botanical centers: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns the iconic Hollywood Bowl, and the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources. Visit: parks.lacounty.gov

About Angeles National Forest

From the high desert to foothills to mountains, the Angeles National Forest is the backyard playground to over 20 million people in the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The site is home to wildlife, including bobcats, coyotes, black bears, and bighorn sheep, and helps protect the rare Mediterranean ecosystem found in only five regions in the world. Explore and help care for this 700,000-acre wonderland. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles.