Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits, CA
Entry Location: Convict Creek - JM04
Notice:
This trail was washed out and covered with rock and mudflow from a flash flood on July 22, 2012. The trail is rough and crosses unstable hillsides with dangerous stream crossings. Laurel trail is an alternate access to Lake Genevieve area. A volunteer trail work project is planned for summer of 2013.
ICE and SNOW ALERT-
Mountain elevations in this area traditionally have ice and snow until late June or early July.
After following the north shore of Convict Lake, this trail climbs a steep, narrow canyon with several exposed and narrow sections where a fall could have serious consequences. There is also a water crossing that many find to be a serious obstacle, especially during the high water of spring thaw. Beyond the challenging water crossing the trail continues to Lake Dorothy, Lake Mildred and Lake Genevieve. The Laurel Canyon trail provides alternate access to this area.
Know Before You Go:
DOWNLOAD AREA MAP FOR THIS TRAIL:Click Here.
Convict Creek Area:
- This trail has a water crossing that many find to be a serious obstacle.
- Special approval is required for commercial use. This trail is Not recommended for stock.
- No campfires at Mildred Lake; and no campfires above 10,000 ft., look at USFS Webpage for campfire restriction maps.
- Food and refuse must be stored so that animals cannot get into the food or trash.
- John Muir Wilderness regulations apply.
- Deadline: Reservation will be canceled unless the permit pick up instructions are completed before the deadline. Instructions are in the confirmation letter.
- Only the group leader or alternate leader may pick up the permit; the person picking up the permit must be going on the wilderness trip.
- BE SURE YOUR DATES AND TRAIL ARE CORRECT - The entire group must start on the trail on the entry date listed. Reservations cannot be changed or transferred.
USFS Webpage for:
Convict Creek.
Exit Location: Mt. Whitney (Trailcrest Exit) - JM35
Notice:
ICE and SNOW ALERT-
Mountain elevations in this area traditionally have ice and snow until late June or early July.
Exiting via Trail Crest allows you the option to hike to the summit of Mt Whitney and camp along the Mt Whitney trail as you finish your trip. All Mt. Whitney visitors are expected to pack-out their solid human waste. Pack-out kits are distributed with wilderness permits.
Know Before You Go:
DOWNLOAD AREA MAP FOR THIS TRAIL:Click Here.
All Mt. Whitney visitors are expected to pack
out their solid human waste (poop and paper). Packout kits are distributed with wilderness permits.
- Special approval is required for commercial use. Stock is not allowed Trail Crest to Whitney Portal.
- No Campfires.
Be Bear Aware! There is a high level of bear activity in the Mt. Whitney area.
- At the trailhead, all food and scented items must be removed from vehicles and stored in the bear proof lockers located in parking areas.
- Put trash in bear proof trashcans at the trailhead.
- Use bear
- proof containers to store all food and refuse, there are no trees in this canyon suitable to hang food.
- Deadline: Reservation will be canceled unless the permit pick up instructions are completed before the deadline. Instructions are in the confirmation letter.
- Only the group leader or alternate leader may pick up the permit; the person picking up the permit must be going on the wilderness trip.
- BE SURE YOUR DATES AND TRAIL ARE CORRECT - The entire group must start on the trail on the entry date listed. Reservations cannot be changed or transferred
Safety Is Your Responsibility!
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