General Info on X-Cat May 2026
This is a variation option that includes a camp site to accommodate doing the hike over a weekend without having to book a two night minimum at the hotels on the island.
Notes about the ferry to Catalina:
- Departs from Long Beach to Avalon
- Can not return to Long Beach from Two Harbors directly
- Two Harbors to San Pedro departs 4:45 pm with a stop at Avalon (2.5 – 3h ride)
- Cyclone powerboat express not available on the weekdays
- Sunday departure time to Avalon for Cyclone from Two Harbor 4:30pm
- See Ferry schedule for departure/arrival options
- Campsite and hiking permits obtained
General Timeline and Dates: 05/08 – 5/11
05/08 (Fri):
16:30 ➡️ 18:00: JB -> SNA
xx:xx – xx:xx <open >
05/09 (Sat):
06:00 ➡️ 07:00: Breakfast?
07:00 ➡️ 08:00: Drive to San Pedro and coffee
08:45 ➡️ 10:15: Ferry San Pedro -> Avalon
10:30 ➡️ 21:30: Hike: Avalon -> Two Harbors
Sat Night: Two Harbors Campsite (or keep going)
05/10 (Sun):
05:00 ➡️ 05:30: AM prep
05:30 ➡️ 16:00: Hike: Two Harbors Loop (^^)
16:40 ➡️ 19:30: Ferry Two Harbors to SP
20:00 ➡️ 21:00: SP -> IRV
05/11 (Mon)
08:20 -> 09:45: JB -> OAK
Items for transit:
– Recon parking location to terminal
Other Notes/Additional Resources/Articles on TransCat in a day:
- (^^) = Decide which loop:
- Short Loop 14.5 miles + 2.5k evg (6h est moving time)
- Long Loop 20 miles + 3.8k evg (8h est moving time)
- A training route has been created that has a shorter distance but more elevation
- Apr 2025: TransCat in a day article
- Feb 2025: Reddit socalhiking discussion
- Dec 2024: Reddit Catalina night hike discussion
- Alltrails Route for entire segment
Items needed tor adventure:
- 3 – 4 liters hydration
- Snacks/Food/Electrolytes/GU
- Sunscreen
- Poles
- Water Filter
Brought to by L3 Tactical Marine Edition Hiking 😉