The Palisades is the steepest part of Catalina, and is right on the other side of the "divide", the ridgeline that marks the western limit of Avalon Canyon. Most hikers who try to make the beach have to turn back - some require rescue by helicopter.

       --------> --------> --------> --------> --------> --------> 
       Palisades    Silver Canyon    Middle Ranch    Little Harbor 

       Avalon Bay   Toyon Cove       Two Harbors     Emerald Bay 
       <-------- <-------- <-------- <-------- <-------- <-------- 
        
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