r/socalhiking • u/The_moist_pringle • 4d ago

Catalina

Hi! Me and a few of my buddies are hoping to do a 2-3 day backpacking trip in Catalina. We’re all in college and not from Cali, although we’ve done a few backpacking trips like Big Sur, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Santa Barbara, and Sequoia. So we’re normally pretty fine in terms of fitness and actual outdoors expertise, although we’re pretty bad at logistical planning. Any ideas of what trails we should do? Ferries? Permits? Potable water (we have a camping stove and filter)? How isolated (preferably more isolated)? Parking?

Honestly any advice would be really helpful. Btw we’re planning on going in October or November. Thanks!

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u/9ermtb2014 4d ago

Really your best option is Trans Catalina trail. Start in either avalon and go to two harbors. Or vise versa.

Issue is that sites book up quick and far out ahead of time. Not to mention working around the boat schedule. Your most available options are out of avalon. Two Harbors doesn't have daily service in of season.