The Best Hiking in Avalon

Avalon Bay Trail is an out and back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Avalon, California.

Stage Road to Divide Road to Hermit Gulch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Avalon, California.

This adventure is a great way to see the entire island of Santa Catalina. Catalina Island is situated less than 30 miles off the coast of Southern California, and can be reached by ferry from Dana Point, San Pedro, or Long Beach. Catalina Express in the company that operates the ferry. This adve...

Trans-Catalina Trail to Hermit Gulch Campground is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Avalon, California.

Black Jack Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

Trans-Catalina Trail: Avalon to Black Jack Camp is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

The Avalon port in Catalina is most easily accessed through the Catalina Express leaving from Dana Point, Newport Beach or Long Beach. The Hermit Gulch campsite is only a 20 min walk from the boat and is well run with restrooms, showers... etc. They also sell anything you might have forgotten for...

Trans Catalina Trail: Hermit Gulch to Two Harbors is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

Hermit Gulch Trail to Lone Tree Point is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

Garden to Sky Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Avalon, California.

This is a great introductory overnight bikepacking adventure. With restaurants, water, and stores at each end of the ride, your packing list is minimal. Head out on Saturday morning and make it back in time for dinner on Sunday evening. Packing List Your Bike – I did this ride on my drop bar grav...

Catalina Airport Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

Little Harbor to Whites Landing via Trans-Catalina Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

Little Harbor and Shark Harbor Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

An island camping escape is a mere 50 minute boat ride away from the southern California coast. If you're feeling generous with your funds, you can also opt for a helicopter ride, leaving out of Long Beach and 15 minutes later landing in Catalina Island.Two Harbors campground is unique with the a...

This hike was one of the most difficult and definitely one of the most memorable hikes I’ve ever done. The view of the island and the surrounding water is surreal and I am yet to be anywhere like this hike. The dry California vegetation of the mountains matched with the bright blue endless backgr...