Hermit Gulch Trail Loop is an 11.75-mile hike that is accessible from the Hermit Gulch Campground in Avalon. The trail is accessible to visitors with permits from the Catalina Island Conservancy, offering unparalleled views of Catalina Island's southern tip. It begins with a 1.7-mile moderately-difficult uphill hike on the Hermit Gulch Trail, which offers expansive ocean views at its 1,200-foot peak. It then continues along the Trans-Catalina Trail Loop, which reaches a peak elevation of 1,600 feet and offers stunning views of both of the island's coastlines. At the end of the hike, the trail takes visitors back into downtown Avalon via Renton Mine, Wrigley, and Pebbly Beach Roads. A shorter trail route allows visitors to descend to the city's botanical gardens at the 6.25-mile marker.

Address: 125 Claressa Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704

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