A moderately strenuous climb up an
old mining road that overlooks the south eastern coastline. Remember to get
your free hiking pass from the Catalina Island Conservancy, more info below.
Location: Avalon Region: Catalina Distance: 3.8-mile up and back
Difficulty: moderate When to go: October thru June Hours: Sunrise to sunset Phone: 310-510-2595, ext. 100 Elevation Gain: 1000 ft. Are dogs allowed: Yes, on a leash Restrooms: No, the last ones are at the harbor Permits: You need to get a free hiking permit from the Catalina
Island Conservancy before you hike at 125 Claressa Ave.
Trail Information
Full Review: There is one thing about
this hike I must disclose. The Catalina Conservancy map describes the end of
the trail as a historic mine area with a closed mine shaft, but there is no
physical evidence of this. While I'm sure the area is historic, the only
thing we found is a wild boar trap used by the conservancy to cut the boar
population (see last picture).
Despite this slight disappointment, this shady hike is quite pleasant and
gives you a workout. Begin the hike at the intersection of Wrigley Road and
Renton Mine Road, beware no mileage marker. You will wind your way uphill
along the canyon with expansive views of the ocean. Be sure to keep your eye
out for some Catalina wildlife. Wild boar, mule deer, red-tailed hawks and
bald eagles are in the area.
At mile-marker 1.4 East End Road trail breaks off uphill to the right,
continue straight ahead. After this you start turning inland trading your
ocean view for a woodsy Catalina canyon.
At mile 1.9 you reach a dead end that is the historic Renton Mine area, and
your turn-around point. You can scramble up the small hill (at your own
risk) to see the wild boar trap.
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