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Convict Lake

Name: Convict Lake
Rating: 2

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Inyo National Forest

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Location: Mono County, California, United States

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1. Lake Dorothy Loop — Inyo National Forest

19.6km

02:54

870m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Convict Lake loop from Crowley Lake

4.14km

00:30

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marika Abbà

June 27, 2022

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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Elevation 2,310 m

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Sunday 23 November

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Location: Mono County, California, United States

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1. Lake Dorothy Loop — Inyo National Forest

2. Convict Lake loop from Crowley Lake

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