The Trans-Catalina Trail is an amazing and safe first experience for a solo female backpacker! Enjoy this vlog of my experience, plus a detailed explanation of the route I took, places I stopped, and a bit of history about the island and its wildlife.

I hiked from Avalon to Two Harbors during the first weekend of December, staying at Black Jack Campground and Little Harbor Campground and totalled about 25 miles in 3 days, 2 nights (saving the Parson's Landing loop for next time). The climbs were tough but the views, wildlife, and new friends made it totally worth it!

COMING SOON: Unpack With Me (everything I brought on the trail)

0:00 Overview
0:36 Catalina Island History
02:24 Getting to the Island
04:31 Day 1 - Avalon to Black Jack
09:52 Night 1 - Figuring things out
11:17 Morning Chat // Things I Packed
14:45 Day 2 - Black Jack to Little Harbor
18:56 Night 2 - Swim, Sunset, Bonfire
22:14 Morning of Day 3
24:50 Final Stretch - Little Harbor to Two Harbors

#solobackpacking #femalehiker #transcatalinatrail #ecoadventures

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