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 38.5 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. Hikers usually take between 2 and 5 days to complete the route.[2]
| Trans-Catalina Trail | |
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| Length | 38.5 mi (62.0 km) |
| Location | California, United States |
| Trailheads | South: 33°20′34″N 118°19′28″W / 33.3428°N 118.3245°W North: 33°26′25″N 118°29′56″W / 33.4403°N 118.4988°W |
| Use | backpacking, hiking, trail running |
| Elevation change | 9,600 ft (2,900 m) |
| Highest point | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Lowest point | Parson's Landing, 0 ft (0 m) |
| Difficulty | Moderate to strenuous |
| Months | Year-round |
Gallery
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Mile Marker 3 on the trail -
Sign marking the direction of the trail -
Mile Marker 9 on the trail -
Sunrise from the Black Jack Campground -
The trail approaching Little Harbor -
On the western side of the Trans-Catalina Trail looking east towards Two Harbors
See also
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edit- ^ Ward 2017, p. 15
- ^ Hazzard, Cris (2021-05-01). "Trans Catalina Trail (TCT) Hike Guide". HikingGuy.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- Ward, Sam (2017). Plan & Go: Trans-Catalina & Backbone Trails. San Diego: sandiburg press. ISBN 978-1943126088.
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