Western Cape trails

The Trans-Catalina Trail begins in Avalon, leaving the island’s lively harbor town to climb into the dry, rugged interior of Santa Catalina Island. The route passes Haypress Reservoir and Cape Canyon Reservoir before entering the Black Jack backcountry and continuing toward Catalina Airport, often known as…

Distance: 62.3 Km • Elevation gain: 2,826 m • Maximum elevation: 531 m

Distance: 3.1 Km • Elevation gain: 12 m • Maximum elevation: 12 m

Distance: 2.4 Km • Elevation gain: 133 m • Maximum elevation: 346 m

Distance: 18.4 Km • Elevation gain: 870 m • Maximum elevation: 609 m

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Distance: 5.5 Km • Elevation gain: 628 m • Maximum elevation: 755 m

Distance: 6.2 Km • Elevation gain: 138 m • Maximum elevation: 132 m

Distance: 13.2 Km • Elevation gain: 428 m • Maximum elevation: 313 m

Distance: 4.9 Km • Elevation gain: 30 m • Maximum elevation: 17 m

The Cape Falcon Trail in Oswald West State Park offers hikers a journey through lush old-growth forests, leading to a headland with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, with sights extending southward to Neahkahnie Mountain. Along the way, the trail provides glimpses of Short Sand Beach, a popular spot for…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 338 m • Maximum elevation: 100 m

Loop hike in the Helderberg Nature Reserve via Protea Trail, Leopard Loop, Waboom Trail and Watsonia Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Nature

Distance: 9.4 Km • Elevation gain: 498 m • Maximum elevation: 570 m

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Distance: 12.7 Km • Elevation gain: 568 m • Maximum elevation: 511 m

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Distance: 53.9 Km • Elevation gain: 1,127 m • Maximum elevation: 184 m

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Distance: 6.0 Km • Elevation gain: 242 m • Maximum elevation: 1,081 m

Distance: 20.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,511 m • Maximum elevation: 1,077 m

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 345 m • Maximum elevation: 477 m

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Distance: 10.7 Km • Elevation gain: 302 m • Maximum elevation: 1,137 m

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Distance: 30.5 Km • Elevation gain: 581 m • Maximum elevation: 261 m

Distance: 6.3 Km • Elevation gain: 567 m • Maximum elevation: 1,451 m

This relatively easy hike begins with a short but steep, unexposed scramble up to Wolfkop. From there, you follow a circular route that takes you past Steenberg Peak with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and the coastline in the distance.

Distance: 3.5 Km • Elevation gain: 241 m • Maximum elevation: 535 m

Distance: 12.3 Km • Elevation gain: 149 m • Maximum elevation: 114 m

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 759 m • Maximum elevation: 611 m

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Distance: 11.4 Km • Elevation gain: 136 m • Maximum elevation: 41 m

Distance: 11.1 Km • Elevation gain: 471 m • Maximum elevation: 464 m

Distance: 3.0 Km • Elevation gain: 99 m • Maximum elevation: 262 m

Distance: 50.0 Km • Elevation gain: 550 m • Maximum elevation: 143 m

Distance: 6.6 Km • Elevation gain: 999 m • Maximum elevation: 1,390 m

Distance: 17.4 Km • Elevation gain: 710 m • Maximum elevation: 521 m

Distance: 41.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,278 m • Maximum elevation: 536 m

Distance: 34.6 Km • Elevation gain: 770 m • Maximum elevation: 411 m

Distance: 23.0 Km • Elevation gain: 759 m • Maximum elevation: 510 m

Distance: 16.7 Km • Elevation gain: 580 m • Maximum elevation: 804 m

Distance: 30.2 Km • Elevation gain: 689 m • Maximum elevation: 450 m

Distance: 17.7 Km • Elevation gain: 918 m • Maximum elevation: 918 m

Distance: 62.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,036 m • Maximum elevation: 187 m

Distance: 17.1 Km • Elevation gain: 467 m • Maximum elevation: 399 m

Distance: 11.6 Km • Elevation gain: 404 m • Maximum elevation: 447 m

Distance: 7.8 Km • Elevation gain: 267 m • Maximum elevation: 535 m

Distance: 50.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,358 m • Maximum elevation: 351 m

Distance: 10.9 Km • Elevation gain: 529 m • Maximum elevation: 487 m

Distance: 14.5 Km • Elevation gain: 492 m • Maximum elevation: 460 m

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 112 m • Maximum elevation: 301 m

Distance: 2.9 Km • Elevation gain: 171 m • Maximum elevation: 151 m

Distance: 2.0 Km • Elevation gain: 18 m • Maximum elevation: 35 m