Hermit Gulch Lookout — Attraction in Santa Catalina Island

Phenomenal trails with great views wherever you go!!! There is a brief 5 mile loop from the botanical gardens and then you can walk back to town that I love to do whenever I visit. However, there are countless options for those who wish to backpack or bikepack from Avalon to Two Harbors. There are countless trails for adventures like those as well and several places where you can stop and camp...

easy path to follow . start early since there is little to no shade. we took the loop that was called sky to garden after making it to the top of hermit gulch trail . from the top you can view both sides of the island . definitely a climb bring plenty of water . worth the climb. on the way down went through wringleys botanical garden. had restrooms there and water and an informative...

A fantastic little trail that can be done in about 2-4 hours depending on your fitness level. It's 3 and change miles from Avalon itself, and you can make it an out-and-back or a loop trail if you continue onto the Divide Road to Garden To Sky Summit and return via the Wrigley Memorial. Bring plenty of water as shade is sparse, and the sun...