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Follow on Google News | Take a Hike! Explore Catalina Island Wildlands in the SpringHikers can explore spectacular canyons, experience panoramic views from mountain ridgelines, trek through breeze-swept grasslands and enjoy scenic isolated beaches on the Conservancy’ The Conservancy established and maintains the trails through the wildlands as part of its mission to restore and protect the invaluable natural, cultural and recreational assets of Catalina. “The Conservancy’ To determine an appropriate hike based on ability and available time, visitors to the Island may consult helpful staff at any Conservancy location: the Explore Store in Avalon, Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, Nature Center at Avalon Canyon and Airport in the Sky. For safety reasons, the Conservancy requires hiking permits, so that hikers can be located in the event of an emergency. The permits are free and may be obtained online at www.catalinaconservancy.org or at any of the Conservancy’ Hiking maps can be downloaded from the Conservancy’ Hikers can enter the wildlands on foot or take the Conservancy’ One of the more popular trails out of Avalon is the Garden to Sky Hike. It starts at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden and leads to Divide Road from the top of Avalon Canyon. The entire roundtrip hike is 2.5 miles and can take up to two hours or so to complete. A sign at the top reads, “You Made It,” but the spectacular view is the real reward. From here, hikers can see both sides of the Island. This gentle hike can be turned into a loop by descending on the Hermit Gulch Trail. Right where the trail begins to head back into the canyon is a new shade structure, a gift from the Pasadena-based Elliott Family Foundation. It is one of two structures the foundation donated to the Conservancy. The other is between Little Harbor and Two Harbors on the Trans-Catalina Trail, between mile posts 23 and 24. “Exploring Catalina Island on foot is a great way to experience nature and rekindle your spirits,” Muscat said. To ensure a safe and comfortable hike on Catalina, please: · - Wear good walking or hiking shoes · - Wear layers of clothing to account for the changes in temperatures during the day · - Bring plenty of water and snacks · - Wear sunscreen and a hat · - Avoid poison oak in the canyons and creek-beds. The rule of thumb is: “Leaves of three, let ’em be.” · - Keep a safe distance from all wildlife. The bison and deer are wild. The Southern Pacific rattlesnake also inhabits the island, although it is rare to see one on the trail. For more information about hiking on Catalina, please call 310-510-2595, ext. 108. To obtain a permit online, please visit catalinaconservancy.org. End
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