TCT - Trans Catalina (Island) Trail - Backpack
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Do you know any backpacks that start with a "Boat Ride on the Pacific Ocean", potential encounter with a "Roving Herd of Bison", "Tree Climbing Foxes", "Bald Eagles", "Little Used Trails", "Camping on Isolated Beaches with Turquoise Blue Waters" and a "Zipline"?
The Trans-Catalina Trail Backpack does!!
Santa Catalina is a beautiful island located only 27 miles off the coast of southern California. Though Catalina is a short 90 minute boat ride away, it feels like another world. There are two small, quaint towns on the island — Avalon and Two Harbors — a few back country campgrounds/beaches - the remainder of the island is primarily wilderness managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Over a period of seven days and six nights we plan to backpack the TCT, our route will be about 40 miles. Four of the six nights - our campsite will be on/near the beach w/campfires allowed. At one beach camp we will have 2 - 3 kayaks to use (weather permitting). We have reservations for 16 backpackers.
Not a beginners trip - although we will only be backpacking a max of 9 miles/day we don’t consider this an easy trip – there are a lot of ups and downs, some on very steep and loose trails (total elevation gain/loss 7900'+). If you are interested, signup on the “Wait List”. If we have not backpacked together before, we will need references from Hike Leaders in ABC, or PAB.
Costs/person for reservations for 6 nights at campsites, water/wood and one day kayak rentals - $260. I'll collect a $100 deposit to hold your spot, remainder due April 15th.
You will be responsible for; fee for ferry ride (RT) $83.50 - $92, parking at ferry parking lot $22/day, transportation to & from San Pedro/Long Beach.
Not Dog Friendly; dogs not allowed at some campsites.
Refund Policy; if you give us at least 3 wks. notice - all but $11.
As always, you do this trip at your own risk. We hold no responsibility if anything happens to you. However, we do reserve the right of first dibs on your gear if something does. Great gear is hard to come by and it will help us with the grieving process.
TCT - Trans Catalina (Island) Trail - Backpack