Catalina Island Hike and Kayak
Day 1 – Hike to Little Harbor
Upon
arrival into Avalon you will be met by your guide and briefed on the
upcoming adventure. We will have a gear review and short transfer to
where we begin our hike. Our drive follows the scenic highway to the
airport in the sky with views of Avalon before we reach our destination
at Black Jack Camp. From here we will have an 8 mile hike over
undulating terrain down to the western beaches of the island. We will
have a chance encounter with the several buffalo that roam this area and
will end our day at Little Harbor with breathtaking views and a
well-deserved meal.
Overnight at Little Harbor Campground, double share with lunch and
dinner
Day 2 – Hike to Two Harbors and Kayak
After
a hearty breakfast we begin our 4.2 mile hike up and over the ridgeline
from Little Harbor Campsite hugging the coastline bluff right from the
start. This single track hike offers spectacular views of the windward
side of the island where the ever crashing surf has left its mark. As we
reach the pinnacle of our day we are rewarded with views of Two Harbor
Isthmus and the numerous sail boats and ships that reside in the
surrounding waters. We will have lunch at Two Harbors before we embark
on the second half of our expedition. After lunch we will load into our
kayaks and paddling 6 miles down the coast into our camp. We will have
boat support the entire time increasing the safely element of our
travels. We will arrive into camp around 3:30 pm and have plenty of time
for snorkeling, fishing or afternoon sun. Overnight at a boat in camp
site, double share with full board
Day 3 – Kayak to Avalon
We
will have plenty of time to enjoy the morning sunrise while we have
breakfast in our cove. Once the sun rises we will load up our equipment
and begin paddling the final leg of our journey back to Avalon.
We will stop along the way at one of the several secluded coves and have
lunch while enjoying scenery and spectacular cliff faces of the west
side of the island. After lunch we will have a leisurely paddle back to
Descanso Beach where we will unload our kayak gear and enjoy the rest of
the afternoon exploring Avalon. This historic town was once the home of
numerous celebrities including Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.
