Starts at Deacon Lee Trailhead, ends at Etna Summit, captures highlights of Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness. Possibly not clear of snow until late June/July.

7-Day Trip

1. Russian Lake @ 4 miles from Deacon Lee Trailhead
2. Russian Lake  – Crosscountry day hike to lakes
   1. Waterdog Lake @ 0.5 miles from Russian Lake
   2. Lower Russian Lake – No trail
   3. Upper Russian Lake – No trail
   4. Golden Russian Lake – No trail
3. Bingham Lake @ 3 miles from Russian Lake
   1. Siphon Lake @ 1 mile from Russian Lake
   2. Pacific Crest Trail @ 0.5 mile from Siphon Lake
   3. Bingham Lake outlet @1.5 miles from PCT Intersection with Siphon Lake
4. Upper Albers Lake @ 0.5 miles from Paynes LakePacific Crest Trail
   1. Statue Lake (3.3 miles from Statue Lake to Paynes Lake via PCT)
   2. Paynes Lake @ 8.5 miles from PCT junction
   3. Big Blue Lake day hike
5. Smith Lake @ ? miles from Paynes Lake
   1. Meeks Meadow Lake
   2. Ruffey Lakes
6. End at parking area on Etna Summit