Catalina Backpack Trip
Memorial Day Weekend

May 29-31, 2010

Required Equipment List (PDF)

Catalina Express Schedule (PDF)

Permission Slip (PDF)


Trip Itinerary:

Sat 5/29
Meet at St. Hedwig Parking Lot at 6:45 AM Sharp
We well 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 7:50 AM
Distribute supplies, tents and food.
Board boat and depart at 8:50 AM
Pick up/eat lunch in Avalon. (you may pack a lunch if you please)
Hike to Blackjack, 9 miles uphill or hike the last 1.5 miles of a  steep grade via Safari Bus.

Sun 5/30
Wake up at 7:00 AM prepare breakfast, break camp at 9:00 AM
Stop for lunch along the trial, some hikers may opt to go the extra miles and have a buffalo burger for lunch at the Airport in the Sky.
Hike approximately 6 miles to Little Harbor or 10 miles via Airport route.

Mon 5/31
Wake up and prepare breakfast, break camp by 8:30 AM
Hike 6.3 miles to Two Harbors.
Lunch at Two Harbors (ice cream yum!)
Be at Two Harbors Terminal no later than 1:30 PM
Boat departs at 2:15 PM
Arrive at the San Pedro Terminal at approximately 3:30 PM

Scouts need to carry their own gear and a portion of troop supplies, your tent, food and water.  Please leave space in your pack to help carry your share of the load.

Tip:  Do not forget your sock liners, on a hike of this distance blisters are always a challenge.  Drink lots of water.

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 5/23/10