Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
4 Brothers
13.5 mi round tripLong dayDay 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
Distance13.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,487 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
4 Brothers is a peak reached by a 13.5-mile round trip from Mineral Creek Trailhead. The route follows Mineral Creek Connector, then Mineral Creek Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail to the summit.
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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 Mineral Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.