"That is, until the wee hours of the morning when I heard something rumbling. I slowly unzipped the tent door, poked my head out and saw it: a lone bison head-butting a picnic table, lifting one end into the air with alarming ease. I quickly snuck back into my hideaway and stayed quiet, listening to the gnarled sounds of this massive animal grazing just feet away from me."
"Before the trip Make your bicycle, camping and Catalina Express reservations All cyclists on Catalina Island must have a Freewheeler Bike Pass, which can be obtained by purchasing a Catalina Island Conservancy membership. The cheapest $50 membership gets you one bike pass for the year, along with free admission to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, discounts on Catalina Island campsites and other perks."
Bikepacking around Catalina Island combines cycling and backpacking across rugged terrain, covering about 40 miles and roughly 5,000 feet of elevation over two days. The route from Catalina's East End to Little Harbor and back to Avalon offers dramatic vistas, canyon light, and campground solitude punctuated by abundant wildlife, including bison. The trip requires reservations: a Freewheeler Bike Pass obtained via a Catalina Island Conservancy membership, a Conservancy riding reservation, camping reservations, and Catalina Express bookings. The experience demands planning and moderate to strong fitness but suits both experienced and newer bikepackers.
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