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Trans-Catalina Trail

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61 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
2.300 m Elevation gain
2.300 m Elevation loss
530 m Highest point
Mar–Jun · Sep–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Trans-Catalina Trail

Difficulty
Length 61 km
Elevation gain 2.300 m
Elevation loss 2.300 m
Highest Point 530 m
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

61 km
2.300 m
2.300 m
530 m
0 m

Best time to go

March – June, September – October
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About the trail

The Trans-Catalina Trail runs for a length of 61 kilometers through Kalifornien in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Trans-Catalina Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Trans-Catalina Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Trans-Catalina Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Trans-Catalina Trail via Los Angeles International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Ferry / Train. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Trans-Catalina Trail is via Los Angeles International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Ferry / Train. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Trans-Catalina Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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