EISPIRATEN

Random pictures taken on 2021-11-02 of the Pinecrest Gate (Mt. Wilson Toll Road/Eaton Canyon access point).

What if one gets locked in? Does the gate lock from both sides? Since the sign is on the outside a photo or memory of the email address would be required to get out?

June 2018.

That gate was always overly fortified for some reason. Jeff: there are other access points that are more siege-prone

2022-06-17 Updates.

Thanks for the pics. I sent an email to the address on the sign:

Me: Regarding the locked gate at the Mt. Wilson Toll Road/Eaton Canyon access point on Pinecrest Ave: If I come back after closing time (sunset), will I be locked in (trapped) Eaton Canyon? Or does the gate open from the inside even if it's locked so I can get back out; i.e. escape?

Their reply:
Gate allows for user access between 5:30 am and closes at 8:00 pm. Please keep in mind the hours are subject to change depending upon the season and could be adjusted to conform with the official trails operational hours which is 8am to 7:30pm daily.

Exiting through the access gate is allowed 24 hours a day.


Hope this helps.

L.A. County Parks Facilities Call Center
Telephone (877) 601-4850
Fax (626) 442-8561
Email callcenter@parks.lacounty.gov

Well done!