Trans-Catalina Trail | |
Length Mi: | 38.5 |
Trailheads: | South: 33.3428°N -118.3245°W North: 33.4403°N -118.4988°W |
Elev Change Ft: | 9600 |
Highest Ft: | 1775 |
Lowest Name: | Parson's Landing |
Lowest Ft: | 0 |
Difficulty: | Moderate to strenuous |
Months: | Year-round |
The Trans-Catalina Trail is a long-distance trail which traverses Santa Catalina Island off the coast of southern California. From the eastern trailhead where Clarissa Avenue meets Crescent Avenue 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 38.5miles. 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. Hikers usually take between 2 and 5 days to complete the route.[1]