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Middle Ranch Road

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  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. Catalina Island
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“A long road that connects The Little Harbor area to Airport Road, through the interior of the island. ”

Ernie Broennle
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9.5

Miles

15.4

KM
Singletrack

1,365' 416 m

High

86' 26 m

Low

1,542' 470 m

Up

494' 151 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Climbs from Little Harbor all the way back to Airport Road. Overall a very manageable grade, with some steep portions in the first mile or two and the last mile. The first half has some shade and winds through some canyons, but the latter half has very little cover from the sun.

This road provides a more gentle alternative back to Avalon compared to the steeper climb directly to the airport.

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Land Manager: Catalina Island Conservancy

Shared By:

Ernie Broennle with improvements by William Lee
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#4

in Catalina Island

#27200

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#4

in Catalina Island

#2,435

in California

#27,200

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Little Harbor
Feb 25, 2024 near Avalon, CA
Old barn off of Middle Ranch Road with some ancient wagon wheels and plows.
Oct 24, 2021 near Avalon, CA
Sick view of Little Harbor Campground. Note that it's about 6 miles from the airport to Little Harbor, but all downhill.
Jul 6, 2021 near Avalon, CA
Please know that the steep uphill climb from Little Harbor to Airport Road on the Middle Ranch Road is 11 miles long, all UPHILL.
Jul 6, 2021 near Avalon, CA

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