Bikepacking Catalina Island: 2 Days, 1 Night, 65 Miles of California Adventure

Bikepacking Catalina Island: 2 Days, 1 Night, 65 Miles of California Adventure

Cycling around the world
Sep 4, 2026

Catalina Island is maybe the best weekend bike adventure you can take in Southern California. Join the ride on a two day, one night. 65 mile bikepacking adventure across the island. We spot bison (bison!?), swim in crystal clear water, and tackle over 7000 feet of elevation.

Catalina is just an hour-and-a-half ferry ride from Long Beach, but it feels like another world.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - The Journey Begins / Getting to the Island
1:47 - The Route / 5 Segments of Catalina Island
2:25 - Climb out of Avalon
3:48 - Watch for Wildlife / Middle Ranch Road
4:54 - How did Bison get on an Island?
7:10 - Little Harbor
8:02 - Two Harbors
9:56 - Catalina Is Awesome / Campfire Stories
10:48 - Parson's Landing Out and Back
12:39 - Final Two Climbs / Back Across the Island
14:29 - Airport in the Sky
15:07 - Stage Road Descent