Ashlee Smith

Ashlee Smith

Three days on the Trans-Catalina Trail

06/02/17

I'm new to backpacking and this was my second official (and long) backpacking trip guided by my boyfriend Spencer. My first backpacking trip was to Thousand Island Lake just north of Mammoth. The first day of the TCT trip I got an allergy attack, so if you're one of those people take some Allegra (or your preferred allergy relief meds) to allow you to walk tissue free! This is such a great route for those not as apt to navigating off the beaten path. or not as keen towards walking more than 20 miles a day. I recommend brining hiking poles along for the journey will never be a poor decision. It saved my knees a thousand times over. The heavenly Bison Burger we got at the airport was five stars as well. A must rest stop! Seeing the Catalina California Bison was also so amazing. Waking up and peaking outside of the tent and seeing a Bison is a one of a kind experience.

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