At this time of year, though, you’ll probably just want to park yourself and your dog on a boulder, watch, listen and let yourself relax and be mesmerized. The waterfall is accessed via an easy-to-moderate, 3.5 round-trip trail. You’ll share it with equestrians, so be sure to collar your (leashed) dog and step aside when you hear a horse approach.
Begin your hike at the Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center, where easy paths draw lots of dog-walkers and pram-pushers. The first mile or so of the path to the falls is wide, flat and easy (if unshaded), but the next half-mile or is rugged single-track climbing 375 feet up a shaded canyon. There are several junctions with other trails, so be sure to watch the signage. Bring water for yourself and your dog. And watch for wildflowers: They’ll be popping up starting in February!
Oh, and we should mention that it’s free; no permit or fee required.
