Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
Leaving Avalon, the first 1500' begins immediately, heading into the rugged interior of the island.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
The route from Avalon to the Airport is paved, though gradually becomes increasingly rough once passing the gated entrance to the island's interior.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
The route is exposed, with constant climbing and dropping.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
The airport marks the halfway point and the top of the first major climb out of Avalon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
Water and a restaurant are available at the airport, a luxury compared to the rest of the ride.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
The ride follows dirt road through the island's mountainous interior area.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
Descending toward Shark Harbor, the route passes the Trans-Catalina hiking trail, which offers cyclists a chance to descend a hill to the shore.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
Little Harbor Campground appears as an oasis at around 18 miles from Avalon and 6 miles from Two Harbors.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
Cyclists can visit the campground for shade, bathrooms and water, or may opt to stay the night to break the ride up into two days.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
One of the island's bison herd encountered along the ride.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
Very few cars travel the interior road, making the mountain views feel even more distant and secluded.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
A bathroom at the corral, the top of the first peak out of Two Harbors.
Shaun Hunter
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11/18/2021
Descending toward Two Harbors on the well-graded gravel road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/18/2021
Two Harbors - along with its campground, grocery store, beach and ferry terminal - makes up the other terminus of the cross island ride.