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