(Updated 3:40 PM, 12-26-2022) A rockslide in lower Eaton Canyon injured four hikers on Sunday afternoon, the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team says. First responders were heading into the canyon at about 1:30 PM to render aid to the injured hikers located just before the first river crossing following the bridge. Two of the injured could be treated on site, but the other two needed to be hospitalized. For public safety, the mountain gorge portion of the park, including the Eaton Canyon waterfall, will be closed to all hikers for the remainder of the afternoon of December 25th.  Temperatures were in the 80s and the canyon was bustling at the time of the rockslide. The condition of the hospitalized hikers is not known at this time.
This is a reminder that the San Gabriel Mountains are an incredibly dangerous mountain range to traverse without proper gear. Eaton Canyon is known for it’s sheer cliffs, rockslides, and mountain rescues over the years. Always stay on designated trails, bring plenty of water, tell someone where you are going, and check the forecast before setting out.
