Trans-Catalina Trail
The Trans-Catalina Trail is a long-distance trail which traverses Santa Catalina Island off the coast of southern California. From the eastern terminus at The Trailhead in Avalon out to Parson's Landing on the West end, then looping back to Two Harbors, the trail's official length is listed as 38.5 miles (62.0 km). [1] Camping is allowed by permit from the Catalina Island Conservancy. There are five campgrounds along or near the trail: Hermit Gulch, Black Jack, Little Harbor, Two Harbors, and Parsons Landing.
| Trans-Catalina Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.5 mi (62 km) |
| Location | California, United States |
| Use | backpacking, hiking, trail running |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation change | 9,600 ft (2,900 m) |
| Highest point | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Lowest point | Parson's Landing, 0 ft (0 m) |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Moderate to strenuous |
| Months | Year-round |
References
- Ward 2017, p. 15
- Ward, Sam (2017). Plan & Go: Trans-Catalina & Backbone Trails. San Diego: sandiburg press. ISBN 978-1943126088.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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