Convict Creek to Mildred Lake
ANY
HI
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 10.5 mi
Region: John Muir Wilderness
Elev. Gain: 2,346 ft
When to Go: Jun—Sep
Avg. Time: 5.5 hr
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
There is one large river crossing that can be tricky when the river is full.
Bring micro spikes if you’re hiking in shoulder season.
Once you cross the river the trail can be tricky to follow - look for cairns and bring your offline map.
Extend your hike to Bighorn Lake if you have the time.
This is a popular backpacking route — overnight permits can be obtained at recreation.gov.
