This is far more stunning when there’s no one around. I’m positive this is the first time I’ve ever been here and not seen anyone else around!
![ExternalLink_20210106_101742 Portrait view of Eaton Canyon Waterfall in the distance without a soul in sight](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ExternalLink_20210106_101742-scaled.jpg?w=31&h=54&ssl=1)
![ExternalLink_20210106_101937 Very wide 360 degree view of the cul-de-sac at the Eaton Canyon Waterfall. A lovely sigth unmarred by other human presence.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ExternalLink_20210106_101937-scaled.jpg?w=621&h=54&ssl=1)
![ExternalLink_20210106_101948 View of the Eaton Canyon Waterfall from the water's edge. A large smooth rock is sitting in the breach at the top of the falls.](https://i0.wp.com/boffosocko.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ExternalLink_20210106_101948-scaled.jpg?w=656&h=1166&ssl=1)
Hiking out to the waterfall today. Had to get a reservation for entry from 8-11 am, but coming now means we shouldn’t see too many people.
“Eaton Canyon Natural Areas & Trails are closed for the rest of today & Memorial Day, May 25, due to overwhelming crowds that were not following the COVID-19 public health requirements. No walk-ins” the Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation tweeted on Sunday.
I caught some video of the water flowing through as well. This portion is rather wide and shallow so it’s much slower than other portions. Typically this section of the arroyo is bone dry for almost 360 days of the year.