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Recreation Region: Hood Canal Area

The Brothers Trail #821

This trail enters The Brothers Wilderness. Hike through a remote canyon area called the Valley of the Silent Men. The Brothers were named in 1856 by George Davidson of the U.S. Coast Survey after the Fauntleroy brothers - Edward (South peak) and Arthur (north peak) who were brothers of Constance and Ellinor Fauntleroy (the latter was fiancée of George Davidson), for whom he named Mt Ellinor and Mt Constance. The trail is maintained to The Brothers base camp. Only experienced climbers should continue on from the end of The Brothers Trail. Consult climbing books for climbing routes on The Brothers.

This hike enters forest with lush, green, moss covered valley with access to a small intermittent stream.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Early Summer

A valid Recreation Pass is required at Lena Lake Trailhead.

Wilderness regulations apply. 

  • Motorized vehicles, stock and mountain bikes are prohibited.
  • Campfires above 3,500 feet elevation and groups consisting of more than 12 people are prohibited within The Brothers Wilderness.

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Lena Lake Trailhead: Hike Lena Lake Trail #810 for 3.6 miles to the beginning of The Brothers Trail #821, near the north shore of Lena Lake.

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Last updated June 20th, 2025