The Eaton Canyon Natural Area and nearby trails may remain closed through Dec. 31, 2026 due to damage from Eaton fire in January.

With nice weather encouraging people to hit local hiking trails, Los Angeles County parks officials are urging hikers to stay away from Eaton Canyon and turn instead to other, nearby trails.

vice president of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates. “Sycamores, coastal sage scrub were swept away,” she said, making slopes unstable and hiking treacherous. “The fire and flooding ...