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California
5.9 mi
Distance
1,286 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Convict Creek
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Convict Creek Trail offers a moderately challenging ascent through the Eastern Sierra landscape, gaining over 1,200 feet across nearly 6 miles of scenic hiking. This trail showcases the dramatic transition from lower elevation forests to alpine terrain, with views of the surrounding peaks and creek drainage. The route follows Convict Creek upstream, providing a rewarding day hike for those seeking solitude and mountain scenery.
Dorothy-Bighorn Lake
~1 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and stunning mountain views.
Mcgee Pass
~5 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile alpine pass hike with 2,200 ft elevation gain.
Baldwin Canyon
~6 min drive
Steep canyon hike with 978 ft gain through oak and chaparral terrain.
Convict Lake Loop
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with scenic mountain views near Mammoth Lakes.
Ram Lake
~6 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady climb and scenic mountain views.
Purple Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Convict Lake Vis
~6 min drive
Easy scenic vista walk with views of Convict Lake and Sierra peaks.
Hopkins Pass
~8 min drive
Ultra-short pass access trail in California's high country.
Peter Pande Lake
~11 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and rewarding views.
Tully Lake
~6 min drive
Easy lakeside walk with modest elevation gain near Tully Lake.
