Highlight • Lake
Convict Lake
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Marika Abbà
June 27, 2022
Running
Convict Lake is a glacial lake and is surrounded by majestic mountains. The picturesque lake, however, has a very sad history. It gets its name from an incident that happened in 1871, when 29 convicts escaped from Carson City Jail and found a place to hide near the lake. After killing a mail carrier who had found them by chance at Convict Lake, they were followed by military officers and there was a bloody shoot-out. The surviving prisoners were found soon after and lynched.
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runners
19.6km
02:54
870m
870m
If you're looking for a serious jogging challenge, the Convict Creek Trail delivers a difficult workout deep in the John Muir Wilderness. You'll cover 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and climb…
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Elevation 2,310 m