I recently took a solo backpacking trip to Catalina Island where I hiked the Trans Catalina Trail over the course of 2.5 days. The island is off the coast of Los Angeles, California, and the TCT crosses from one end to the other, over the course of ~40 miles. There are a lot of very steep parts to this trail, with long climbs and descents, elevation gain is around 8,000 ft. The campgrounds and views are truly amazing, plus a herd of bison inhabit the island and usually hang out by the trail. This simple thru-hike is a must in Southern California.

Come hiking with me on this rollercoaster of a trail, and enjoy the beautiful views!

0:00 Intro
0:23 Getting there
2:20 Hermit Gulch Campground
3:08 Day One: Hermit Gulch to Two Harbors
10:10 Little Harbor Campground
14:54 Day Two: Little Harbor to Parsons Landing
19:36 Parson Landing Campground
20:23 Day Three: Parsons Landing to Two Harbors

For more about my experience, check out my Instagram: @beeswildlife and for the full itinerary, recount, and gear list, check out my trail journal/blog: https://beeswildlife.home.blog

Happy trails!
-Bee