Trans-Catalina Trail

Overview

The Trans-Catalina Trail is a long distance hiking on Santa Catalina Island, located about 29 mi (47 km) south-southwest of Long Beach, California. It is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) long. The trail's southern terminus is at the Hermit Gulch Campground in Avalon, California. The northern terminus is Two Harbors, California.

Length: Approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers)

Standard direction(s) of travel: North Bound (Avalon, California to Two Harbors, California)

Season: All Seasons

Trail Association: Catalina Island Conservancy

Permits and Regulations

• Permits may be obtained online at the Catalina Island Conservancy's website.
  • For trips without an overnight stay, day-use permits are required.
  • For trips with multi-day hiking and camping, camping reservations are required, and those also serve as hiking permits.

• Regulations and policies can be found on Cautions and Policies section of the Catalina Island Conservancy's website.