The Brothers Wilderness
The Brothers Wilderness is located on the eastern flanks of the Olympic National Forest just South of Buckhorn Wilderness and north of Mt. Skokomish Wilderness. At 6,866 feet, The Brothers is the highest peak in the area, with a distinct double summit that ranks among the most popular climbs in the Olympics. Between moss- and fern-laden banks, the Dosewallips and Hamma Hamma Rivers run cold and clear north and south, respectively, of the borders of The Brothers Wilderness. Through the center of the Wilderness the Duckabush River splashes down a wide and lovely glacier-carved valley shadowed by tall hemlock, fir, and cedar.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Washington |
| Size | 16,297 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 47.69° N, 123.10° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 8) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 7 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trails
3 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 15 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Juipter ↗ | 6 | |
| Duckabush ↗ | 5.9 | |
| The Brothers | 2.6 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 2.1 miInterrorem Guard Station--Olympic National Forest ↗Duckabush, WA
- 5.9 miDuckabush River Bridge ↗Duckabush, WA
- 6.9 miNorth Hamma Hamma River Bridge ↗Eldon, WA
- 7.2 miSouth Hamma Hamma River Bridge ↗Eldon, WA
- 9.9 miHamilton-Worthington House ↗Quilcene, WA
- 10.6 miEnchanted Valley Chalet ↗Port Angeles, WA
- 14 miThree Forks Shelter ↗Port Angeles, WA
- 14.8 miOatman, Earl, House ↗Quilcene, WA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is The Brothers Wilderness?
16,297 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages The Brothers Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is The Brothers Wilderness in?
Washington.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was The Brothers Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at The Brothers Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to The Brothers Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.687° N, 123.097° W. Olympic National Park is 26 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near The Brothers Wilderness?
Olympic National Park (26 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near The Brothers Wilderness?
The National Register has 8 listings within 15 miles, including Interrorem Guard Station--Olympic National Forest and Duckabush River Bridge.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.