{"product_id":"trans-catalina-trail-backpacking-trip","title":"TRANS-CATALINA TRAIL BACKPACKING TRIP","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDECEMBER 18–24, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSANTA CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38.5 MILES \/\/ 7 DAYS \/\/ 6 NIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 SPOTS AVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$749 \/ PERSON\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour nights crossing Santa Catalina Island on foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll travel from Avalon through Catalina’s interior, moving camp each day through \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Jack, Little Harbor, Two Harbors + Parsons Landing\u003c\/strong\u003e, before hiking back into Two Harbors and returning to the mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the final Honolulu Hiking Club backpacking trip of 2026 — and our first mainland expedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trans-Catalina Trail covers approximately 38.5 miles across the island, with substantial climbing and descending between the coast and interior. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou carry your own pack. We move as a group.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIMPORTANT \/\/ AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery participant is responsible for purchasing their own round-trip airfare to Los Angeles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTRAVEL DATES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARRIVE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles — \u003cstrong\u003eFriday, December 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEPART:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles — \u003cstrong\u003eThursday, December 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may book whichever airline and flight works best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMEETING POINT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Pedro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone is responsible for getting themselves from their arrival airport to the designated hotel on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 18\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HHC trip officially begins at the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mandatory pre-trip briefing + final gear check will take place that evening. Exact meeting time will be provided to confirmed participants in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not book a flight arriving on December 19.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the return, participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the hotel to the airport on December 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE ROUTE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVALON → BLACK JACK → LITTLE HARBOR → TWO HARBORS → PARSONS LANDING → TWO HARBORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Trans-Catalina Trail runs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e38.5 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e across Santa Catalina Island. The route moves between mountainous interior terrain, exposed ridgelines and the Pacific coastline before finishing in Two Harbors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull backpacking trip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no gear-haul service included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery participant carries their own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eITINERARY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 01 \/\/ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARRIVAL — LOS ANGELES \/ SAN PEDRO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFly from Honolulu to Los Angeles on the flight of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your own way to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Pedro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck in, settle down + meet the rest of the expedition team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat evening we’ll complete:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal equipment check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerry logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning departure plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotel accommodation included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 02 \/\/ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSAN PEDRO → AVALON → BLACK JACK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly departure from San Pedro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe board the ferry for Santa Catalina Island and arrive in \u003cstrong\u003eAvalon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Avalon, the backpacking portion begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe leave the coast and climb into Catalina’s interior toward \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Jack Campground\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more demanding days of the trip and immediately establishes the pace for the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet camp. Eat. Recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight 01: Black Jack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Jack has potable water, bathrooms and an outdoor shower; fires are not permitted there. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 03 \/\/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBLACK JACK → LITTLE HARBOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak camp and continue west through Catalina’s interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route eventually drops back toward the Pacific and \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Harbor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOceanfront camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShared HHC campfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinner + recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight 02: Little Harbor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotable water is available at Little Harbor, and fires are permitted in designated fire-ring areas when conditions allow. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 04 \/\/ MONDAY, DECEMBER 21\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLITTLE HARBOR → TWO HARBORS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorter mileage day takes us north toward \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Harbors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis becomes our mid-expedition reset:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill water.\u003cbr\u003eEat.\u003cbr\u003eRecover.\u003cbr\u003eReorganize packs.\u003cbr\u003ePrepare for Parsons Landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight 03: Two Harbors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Harbors has potable water and is approximately one-quarter mile from the village. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 05 \/\/ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTWO HARBORS → PARSONS LANDING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe leave Two Harbors with full water capacity and continue toward the remote northwest coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDestination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParsons Landing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeach camp.\u003cbr\u003ePacific Ocean.\u003cbr\u003eFinal night in the backcountry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno running water at Parsons Landing\u003c\/strong\u003e. HHC has pre-arranged the campground locker system containing drinking water, firewood + fire starters for the group. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight 04: Parsons Landing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 06 \/\/ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePARSONS LANDING → TWO HARBORS → SAN PEDRO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning on trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak camp and hike back toward \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Harbors\u003c\/strong\u003e, completing the Trans-Catalina crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Two Harbors we board the ferry back to San Pedro. The official trail guidance specifically identifies San Pedro as the preferred mainland port for Trans-Catalina hikers because Two Harbors ferry service returns there. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to the DoubleTree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotel accommodation included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY 07 \/\/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDEPARTURE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpedition complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out of the hotel and travel to the airport independently for your flight home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants may book whichever December 24 flight works best for them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eYOUR TICKET INCLUDES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$749\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 nights of accommodation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 18 — DoubleTree San Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 19 — Black Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 20 — Little Harbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 21 — Two Harbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 22 — Parsons Landing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec. 23 — DoubleTree San Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound-trip Catalina ferry transportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Pedro → Avalon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Harbors → San Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll four backcountry campground reservations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Catalina hiking permit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParsons Landing water lockers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampfire supplies where applicable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpedition planning + route coordination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-trip briefing + preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup logistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHHC expedition leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared safety \/ emergency planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd most importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyour place on a 12-person HHC expedition across Santa Catalina Island.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalina hiking permits are mandatory but issued free of charge by the Conservancy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNOT INCLUDED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIRFARE TO\/FROM LOS ANGELES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants purchase their own airfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIRPORT TRANSPORTATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransportation between your arrival\/departure airport and the DoubleTree San Pedro is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your own backpacking food for the trail and budget separately for mainland meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERSONAL BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTent\/shelter, backpack, sleeping bag\/quilt, sleeping pad, stove, clothing and other personal equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRAVEL INSURANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional but strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERSONAL EXPENSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional meals, drinks, shopping, transportation or activities outside the included itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY THE TRIP IS $749\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a campground reservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour place secures a complete \u003cstrong\u003eseven-day HHC expedition framework\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mainland hotel nights.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound-trip ferry transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour consecutive campsites across Catalina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackcountry water + camp infrastructure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute planning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogistics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-trip preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHHC leadership.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA capped expedition team.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difficult part of executing the Trans-Catalina Trail as a group is not buying a hiking permit—it is coordinating the sequence of travel, ferries, accommodations and four consecutive backcountry camps so the group can keep moving across the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat has already been done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou book your flight. Pack your bag. Meet us in San Pedro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGROUP SIZE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12 PEOPLE TOTAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 participant spots + HHC lead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping the expedition small allows us to move efficiently, keep the camps manageable and operate as one group throughout the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the 11 available spots are filled, registration closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDIFFICULTY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINTERMEDIATE \/ STRENUOUS BACKPACKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot an introductory camping trip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trans-Catalina Trail includes significant elevation gain and loss, exposed terrain and hiking days approaching approximately 11 miles. The Conservancy recommends the trail for fit hikers with previous hiking experience and specifically recommends training with a weighted pack. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants should be comfortable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiking multiple consecutive days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying a loaded overnight backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing and descending steep terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiking exposed sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging their own hydration + nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up and breaking down camp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing group pace and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e need to be an elite backpacker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do need to arrive prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWEATHER + CONDITIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trans-Catalina Trail is accessible year-round, though the Conservancy identifies spring and fall as its most temperate seasons. December conditions can vary. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must come prepared for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging trail conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe itinerary may be modified when necessary because of weather, wildfire restrictions, ferry changes, trail conditions, participant readiness or group safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe route is the plan. Safety makes the final decision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWILDLIFE + LAND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalina is home to wildlife including the Catalina Island fox, bald eagles and bison. Wildlife must be given space and should never be approached or fed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe travel through the island with the same expectations we carry at home:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect the land.\u003cbr\u003eStay on trail.\u003cbr\u003ePack it in. 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