Mildred Lake
Backpacking2 days9.6 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
tomorrow, 2 PM
Trips starting Apr 30, 2026
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Itinerary
Convict Lake
4.8 mi • 2,200 ft gain
Mildred Lake
4.8 mi • 0 ft gain
Convict Lake
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between May 1 and November 1
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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2 releases
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT Passed
2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PDT Passed
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
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| Entry Point | Convict Creek |
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| Exit Point | Convict Creek |
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| 1st night Camp Area | Mildred Lake (Convict Canyon) |
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