Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
3 Brothers
4.5 mi round trip2,665 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance4.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,665 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,304 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
3 Brothers is a peak reached by a 4.5-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Etienne Creek Trail, then Falls Creek Trail, then First Brother Bootpath to the summit.
Heads up: trailhead needs a name.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.