3.4 hr
Overview
Deacon Lee Trail is a popular singletrack trail that provides the easiest access to Russian Lake at approximately 4 miles in by turning on to South Russian Creek Trail, then continuing another 0.5 - 1.0 miles around Waterdog Lake. The Deacon Lee Trail intersects the Pacific Crest Trail at 6.7 miles in, past Siphon Lake. <br><br>The beginning of the trail is forest that quickly turns to recently burned landscape, exposing hikers to the elements. However, the vantage point and lack of foliage offer excellent views toward Trinity Alps Wilderness. Water is not plentiful and can be unavailable on the trail.
Trail Stats
11.0 km
409 m
2243 m
1951 m
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Photos
Thompson Peak (T) in the Trinity Alps Wilderness from the Deacon Lee Trail
Thompson Peak (T) in the Trinity Alps Wilderness from the Deacon Lee Trail
Along the Deacon Lee where it's an old road
Along the Deacon Lee where it's an old road
Along the Deacon Lee Trail where it is a trail
Along the Deacon Lee Trail where it is a trail
The view from Deacon Lee Trailhead is pretty alright.
The view from Deacon Lee Trailhead is pretty alright.
Siphon (or Syphon) Lake
Siphon (or Syphon) Lake
You can make out an underwater ledge in Russian Lake from the scree pile to its southern side.
You can make out an underwater ledge in Russian Lake from the scree pile to its southern side.
Russian Lake, with Russian Peak in the distance
Russian Lake, with Russian Peak in the distance
Russian Lake, with Russian Peak in the distance
Russian Lake, with Russian Peak in the distance
Crystal-clear Russian Lake is located just off the Deacon Lee Trail.
Crystal-clear Russian Lake is located just off the Deacon Lee Trail.