The View from the Top of Hermit Gulch, Catalina Island

The View from the Top of Hermit Gulch, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

It is not a hike for the faint at heart. I wouldn't try it unless you are in pretty good shape. I would also bring LOTS of water, especially if you do this in the morning as the sun beats down on that side of the hill. An afternoon hike would probably give you more shade, but we couldn't do that since our ship left at 4 pm.