TENTATIVE: TENTATIVE: TENTATIVE: Convict Lake Loop Hike Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Sep 12, 2026; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  (Pacific)
Date & time are tentative.

Organized By: San Diego Chapter

Location: Convict Lake Campground/Marina

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3 mile day hike in warm, sunny conditions at 7,600’ elevation; shallow water swimming in cool mountain lake (optional).

Take the trip bus from Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center/Campground to Convict Lake trail head parking lot.  0-¼ mile walk on mixed trail/road down to trailhead @ Convict Lake Marina, depending upon bus access to parking lot & turn-around.  

Hike itinerary:  Counter-clockwise hike around Convict Lake on sun-exposed trail to far end of lake; picnic lunch and swim break on beach near where the high mountain drainage  feeds the lake; resume counter-clockwise hike around lake on shaded dirt & asphalt trail back to marina.  0-¼ mile walk back to bus for return to Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center/Campground.

Participant Pre-Requisites: Sturdy hiking shoes, two liters water, lunch or snacks, and sun protection.  Encouraged:  WBC “10 Essentials” and hiking poles.
Recommended: bathing suit, towel and water shoes recommended for swimming.

3 mile day hike in warm, sunny conditions at 7,600’ elevation; shallow water swimming in cool mountain lake (optional).
Hazards:  trips and falls; dehydration; hyperthermia on the northern, unshaded side of the trail*; hypothermia in the lake.  

Level: Easy (2.5 mile loop; 175' elevation)

Cost: 0

Signup Instructions: Register via Campfire. Email myself and Bus Trip Leader Tim Swift

Recommended Items: 10 Essentials; swim wear, water shoes & towel if swimming.

Signup Restrictions: Paid registration for Bus Trip.

Additional Directions: Baron.w.asher@gmail.com; timswift98@gmail.com.

Carpool: See Bus Trip info.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

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