Eaton Canyon to Henninger Flats Hike, Sunday 4/20, 8 AM

Please join the Brand Ramblers this Sunday morning (4/20) for a moderate 6.2 miles round trip hike up to forested Henninger Flats.

We'll meet up at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena at 8 AM Sunday morning and hike through the canyon taking the Walnut Canyon trail to reach the Mt. Wilson fire road that will take us on into Henniger Flats.

Eaton Canyon Nature Center [ Directions ]
1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena

Observe the usual preparations (water, appropriate shoes and clothing, snacks, sunscreen, etc). The weather is forecast to be very mild (low 60's) - perfectly hiking weather.

There is a 1600 foot gain in elevation for the 3 miles to the Flats but it's spread out enough with some variety so it's not particularly grueling.


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Rain Averse 'Bramblers' Melt Away, Miss Eaton

A hastily planned Sunday morning excursion through Eaton Canyon up to Henninger Flats went off without a hitch and without hikers!

A thick morning mist and threat of rain failed to deter one Brand Rambler (who shall remain nameless) from enjoying a brisk trek to the Flats - making the 6.2 miles round trip and 1600 foot elevation gain in just over 2-1/4 hours.

Visibility was severely limited but the hill hugging clouds made for a magical landscape as the trail snaked up to the forested flats.

Eaton Canyon-to-Henninger Flats truly is a wonderful and convenient weekend hike that promises great views - weather (and planning) permitting.

Next Hikes:

• Brand Park Sunset Hike Tuesday 5:30-7:30 PM, April 8


• Verdugo Traverse Sunday 8:00-11:30 AM, April 13


• Eaton Canyon-Henninger Flats Sunday 8:00-11:30 AM, April 27

Details to follow... see also the Brand Ramblers calendar below.