Convict Lake near start of loop
Convict Lake, half way through loop, with flooding
Convict Lake, on opposite side of loop
Mount Morrison
Convict Lake, return loop
Mountain close up seen from Convict Lake loop
Mount Morrison close up
View of Convict Lake
Background
I originally intended to visit Devils Postpile National Monument on Sunday, June 16th, 2019 but, it was closed due to snow. Instead, I decided to visit Convict Lake, after meeting someone at the Clocktower Cellar Pub. There is a 2.5 mile loop around the lake which is highly trafficked by people. I woke up at the Moderne Hostel and hiked the lake.
The lake, known for fishing, boating and the surrounding mountains, is named after a group of convicts which had escaped from prison in Carson City, Nevada. The convicts were encountered by a Sheriff near Convict Creek in which killings occurred.
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