Albert Lake Trail

Overview

There are multiple paths alongside each other to reach Albert Lake (also known as Albers Lake). The route is fairly easy to identify on noticeable but semi-developed trails, and maps do show a specific trail path that is feasible. Climbing up or down the paths to/from Albert Lake can involve some rocks and slippery gravel scrambling, and may be difficult enough for some to warrant leaving large packs down at Paynes Lake. '<br><br>There is a campsite at Albers Lake that can reached by crossing over logs near the outlet. The area has become increasingly popular, with July/August seeing Pacific Crest Trail hikers crowd into this area. Views of Mount Shasta can be had on this trail, overlooking Paynes Lake.

Trail Stats

Photos

Trail to campsite near outlet on Paynes Lake in Russian Wilderness

Trail to campsite near outlet on Paynes Lake in Russian Wilderness

Pacific Crest Trail sign at intersection of Paynes Lake Trail in Russian Wilderness

Pacific Crest Trail sign at intersection of Paynes Lake Trail in Russian Wilderness

Island-like camp site at Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

Island-like camp site at Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness.

Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness.

Crossing log-clogged outlet of Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness.

Crossing log-clogged outlet of Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness.

Kellogg's Lily in Russian Wilderness

Kellogg's Lily in Russian Wilderness

Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness

Paynes Lake off Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness

Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

Albers Lake Trail in Russian Wilderness

Albers Lake Trail in Russian Wilderness

Stable log crossing of Albers Lake outlet to reach camp site and Upper Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

Stable log crossing of Albers Lake outlet to reach camp site and Upper Albers Lake in Russian Wilderness

View of Paynes Lake in Russian Wilderness and Mount Shasta from Albers Lake Trail.

View of Paynes Lake in Russian Wilderness and Mount Shasta from Albers Lake Trail.

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