Trans-Catalina Trail

Trail in Catalina Island · Avalon, California

37.7 mi · 12,354 ft gain · 18h 45m · Out & back.

A 38.5-mile end-to-end route crossing the full length of Catalina from Avalon to Parsons Landing, completed over 3–4 days via a chain of campgrounds. Terrain ranges from steep canyon climbs to open ridgeline fire roads with sweeping ocean views on both sides of the island.

Trailhead: 33.3877, -118.4712.

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