Catalina Island Conservancy

Dale Hill

Jan 27, 20234 min read

Trans Catalina Trail - Departure Day

What an amazing week! My Trans Catalina Trail thru-hike was done. I hike more than 50 miles & found 18 survey marks! A success all around!

Dale Hill

Jan 26, 202310 min read

TCT Day 5: Parsons Landing to Two Harbors

Trans Catalina Trail Day 5. From a steep climb up Fence Line Road to bison walking through my camp right outside my tent, what a day!

Dale Hill

Jan 23, 20234 min read

TCT Day 2: Black Jack to Little Harbor

Trans Catalina Day 2. After much climbing yesterday, today promises to be mostly downhill after lunch at the Catalina Airport in the Sky.

Dale Hill

Jan 22, 20238 min read

TCT Day 1: Hermit Gulch to Black Jack

Trans Catalina Trail Day 1, The journey begins! Hermit Gulch to Black Jack campground, my longest day with the most vertical gain!

Dale Hill

Jan 21, 202314 min read

Trans Catalina Trail - Arrival Day

I arrived in Avalon today for a week of hiking the Trans Catalina Trail; follow me daily on my thru-hike on beautiful Santa Catalina Island.