# The Trans-Catalina trail was a very challenging hike and ...

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## Author

- **Name**: Jeff梁銓麟
- **Username**: @jeffluong

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The Trans-Catalina trail was a very challenging hike and I developed blisters on both my larger toes and one on the toe next to the big one. I wore cross trainers and felt every single rock 😵‍💫. I'd opt to wear trail runners next time to get the perfect mix of durability, comfort, and weight. You won't be traversing anything wet unless it’s raining. 

This has the most amenities of the 2 backpacking trips I've done so far (Enchanted Valley and Havasupi). There's multiple showers at the campsites, protected food storage in the form of bear cabinets at each site, various spigots along the route so you don't need a water filter, and even gear/provisions delivery service if you schedule it ahead time. 

However, don’t let the luxuries fool you though as the length of the trip will wear on you no matter how comfortable you just were. Treat every ounce as an additional half pound as the elevation can be punishing and make sure your hiking shoes are broken in.

Total Mileage: ~40 miles 🥵 

Total Elevation Gain: ~6,600 feet 🫠 

Total beers carried: 12 🍻

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