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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Convict Creek Trail

19.6km

02:54

870m

Jog the difficult 12.2-mile Convict Creek Trail through John Muir Wilderness, gaining 2868 feet with views of Convict Lake and alpine scener

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Convict Lake loop from Convict 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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Elevation 2,310 m

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Location: Mono County, California, United States

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