Catalina Backpack Trip
Memorial Day Weekend

May 24-26, 2008

Permission Form

Required Equipment List (PDF)

Trip Itinerary:

Sat 5/24 

Meet at St. Hedwig Parking Lot 6:45 AM Sharp
We will depart for the San Pedro Sea & Air Terminal at 7:15 AM
If you are late - meet us at the San Pedro Sea & Air Terminal at 07:50 AM
Board Boat and Depart at 08:50 AM
Camp at Hermit Gulch Campground

Sun 5/25
Wake at 7:00 AM prepare breakfast, break camp at 9:00
12:00 Stop for Lunch along the Airport Road
Hike approximately 9.5 miles to Blackjack Campground
Click here for topo map of trail

Mon 5/26
Wake at 5:00 AM prepare breakfast, break camp at 7:00 AM
Hike 12 miles to Two Harbors.  Click here for topo map of trail
Be at Two Harbors Terminal no later than 1:30 PM
Board Boat at 2:15 PM

Return to
San Pedro Sea & Air Terminal

 Cost:  $100 due on 5/12/08  Includes boat roundtrip, Bus fare, camping fees and food. Please make checks out to "Troop 671"
Scouts will also need pocket-money for lunches in Avalon (Sat) & Two Harbors (Mon)    
approx. $15 - $20

Scouts need to carry their own gear and a portion of troop supplies, food and water.

For additional information - Phil Zasadny (562) 596-8288 
                                        or Greg Shoop
(714) 894-5895

Catalina Web Links

Catalina Weather

Catalina Internet Guide

Catalina Express

Two Harbors Information

Catalina Maps

Hiking on Catalina Island

Catalina Map (PDF)

Camping on Catalina Island

Catalina Live Webcam (Avalon)

The Catalina Camping Guide

Weather & 5 Day Forecaast

The Catalina Conservancy Website

Page Updated 5/06/08