Distance
17.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
The Brothers via Lena Lake
17.0 mi roundtrip · 6,500 ft gain · Expert · The Brothers
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
6,500 ft
Highest Point
6,866 ft
Trailhead Elevation
680 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine scrambling
Olympic views
Old growth forest
Technical Notes
Long approach via Lena Lake trail then off-trail to the Brothers. Class 3 scrambling on the south ridge with significant exposure. Route-finding skills required above Lena Lake. Snow/ice on upper mountain most of the year. Very long day or overnight. Bring helmet for rockfall sections.
Getting There
Trailhead
Lena Lake Trailhead
Hamma Hamma Road (FR-25), Hoodsport, WA
Parking: ~40 spaces
From Seattle
105 mi · 150 min drive
Take the Bainbridge Ferry or drive south on I-5 to Olympia, then US-101 North to Hoodsport. Turn left on Hamma Hamma Road (FR-25). Trailhead is ~8 miles up the road. ~2.5 hours from Seattle (including ferry).
Planning Details
Best Season
July through September
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
The Brothers · 6,866 ft · Olympic Mountains
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