4 day/ 3 night trip recommendations? Eastern or Western

[emee]

Hello! I'm looking for a 3 night trip, ideally hiking between 5-10 miles a day. No cross country routes please! Thank you.

[AlmostThere]

Firstly, read here, to help us help you: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4205

Secondly, how do you feel about smoke? With fires up and down the mountain range, there's very little out there where you will be able to escape it.

[emee]

So sorry, I didn't see that post. As far as fires, this trip would be towards the middle of October (we will bring gear for the possibility of snow/cold weather), do you think they will still be going strong? Here is some more information:

Level of experience
Level 3- Numerous backpacking trips, some x-country travel

Terrain
-Class 2 terrain
-river crossings and snow are ok

main interests?
- Lakes
- Big Mountain scenery
- Photography

4 days/3 nights
Between 5-10 miles a day.
Loop is preferable
No dog