Trailhead
Plan with 4 source-backed facts, 4 related records, and explicit uncertainty.
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The live Forest Service Recreation Opportunities record marks Convict Lake Loop Trailhead open. The Hilton Lakes and Mammoth Pass trailhead records do not publish an open-status value.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The Convict Lake trailhead is about seven miles south of Mammoth Lakes. The route follows Convict Lake's north shore into a rugged canyon. A hazardous stream crossing occurs within three miles; Mildred Lake is five miles one way and Dorothy Lake six miles one way. Trailhead and overflow parking directions are published, and overnight wilderness stays require a permit.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The Forest Service Recreation Opportunities service publishes named point records for Convict Lake Loop Trailhead (recreation area 21340) and Hilton Lakes Trailhead (recreation area 83267).
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service
geometry/v0/snapshots/eastern-sierra-trailhead-points-20260925.geojsonea8e63ced14acdff52ace60f067deef10538830e224e1e853be069f8aba74968References are not a confirmation of current availability.
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The Forest Service guide directs drivers two miles west from US 395, then right toward the trailhead parking area. It identifies overflow parking at the south end of the resort. Its map depicts the trail leaving the parking area and continuing around the north shore on a paved-road approach. It does not publish parking capacity, restroom details, or potable-water service for the trailhead.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service
Wilderness Hiking: Convict Lake, pages 1-2References are not a confirmation of current availability.
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The official Forest Service point is near but not identical to the loop geometry start. Proximity is insufficient to manufacture a connector.
No specific claim evidence is linked to this question.
The official guide establishes trailhead and overflow parking but does not publish these remaining operating details.
No specific claim evidence is linked to this question.
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