Do I need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Catalina Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Catalina Trail in Catalina Island Conservancy. It is the Trans-Catalina Trail Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Trans-Catalina Trail permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $30-45/night per campground
- Group size limit
- 25 people
What the rules require
- Campground reservations required (serve as hiking permit)
- Dispersed camping prohibited—must stay in designated campgrounds
- Dogs allowed on trail but prohibited at Hermit Gulch and Two Harbors campgrounds
- Campfires only allowed in provided fire pits
- Stay on designated trails—much of the island is private conservancy land
- Pack out all trash
Published rules for the Trans-Catalina Trail Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Trans-Catalina Trail sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Trans-Catalina Trail Permit and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Trans-Catalina Trail permit
Do I need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Catalina Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Catalina Trail in Catalina Island Conservancy. It is the Trans-Catalina Trail Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Trans-Catalina Trail permit cost?
$30-45/night per campground.
How many people can be on one Trans-Catalina Trail permit?
25 people.