Backpack the Trans-Catalina Trail

Only 6 spots available!

We will use a waitlist system to organize attendees for this trip. Once you RSVP yes on MeetUp, you will be added to a waitlist. As we near the trip date, you will be asked to pay via Venmo before moving to the official attendee list. Only pay if you plan to show up! We will not give full refunds unless there’s a true emergency cancellation.

Cost
Total = $130 per person
(venmo us + we will secure ferry tickets and campsites for you)

Includes:
$45 to cover water and campsites
$85 round trip ferry tickets

ITINERARY
DAY 1 (SAT 10/4)
8:15 AM - meet at Catalina Express Ferry in San Pedro, CA
8:45 AM - ferry to Avalon to Blackjack Campground: 11 miles
DAY 2 (SUN 10/5)
8 miles: Blackjack Campground to Catalina Airport (eat your packed lunch or buy lunch),
Then to Little Harbor Campground
DAY 3 (MON 10/6)
8 miles: Little Harbor Campground to the town of Two Harbors (eat your packed lunch or buy lunch), Then to Parson’s Landing Campground
DAY 4 (TUES 10/7)
8 miles: Parson’s Landing Campground to 2:55 PM ferry back home

Things of note:

• There’s a 99% chance you will see a bison

• 100% chance of seeing the most crystal clear, blue water in California and some of the most beautiful ocean vistas you will ever witness in America

• Restrooms and privies all along the trail so you don’t have to poop in a hole (unless you want to!)

• A great first-time backpacking trip or short getaway for experienced outdoors-people

• All you need to bring is your own gear, food and 2 liters of water

We strongly suggest:

• Snacks to keep you fueled all day

• 2-4 lunches (If you want to reduce your packload, we will have a chance to buy lunch on day 2+3 at tiny restaurants along the trail)

• 3 dinners

Rent gear at REI if you don’t have all the gear you need and
want to save some $$$

We also have an extra backpacking tent and 2 sleeping bags (that fit people under 5’7”) for whoever needs those and calls first dibs.