Extending approximately 5.5 kilometers through the High Peaks region, this NYSDEC-maintained route follows blue round blazes over terrain known for its sustained climbs and technical sections. The trail is reported to traverse a series of wooded ridges before emerging onto open ledges where, conditions permitting, hikers are often afforded expansive views across the surrounding wilderness. Though demanding in its gradient and footing, the path rewards those prepared for steep ascents with a quieter alternative to some of the region's more heavily trafficked summits.
The Brothers Trail runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) with about 2,812 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a sustained climb, about 3 hours on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
+44 more on the map above
Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
Every page on this site gets better when readers contribute. Mark a peak you’ve climbed, drop a photo, file a field note, or flag a correction — every addition makes the next visitor’s page better.
Sunrise on the dock, a cairn at the summit, a bend on the trail. Your camera roll, our archive.
Add a photo →Trail conditions, water level, bug pressure, blowdown. The kind of detail that helps the next person plan.
Write a field note →Wrong elevation, outdated access notes, a coordinate that's drifted. We'd rather hear it than miss it.
Suggest an edit →
