Earl Peak via Bean Creek Trail
Earl Peak via Bean Creek Trail is a hard hike with varied scenery. The trail is 10.5 km long with a hefty amount of elevation gain required. There are streams, waterfalls, and mountain vistas to entertain you as you go. Expect some rocky, loose sections near the top. Backpackers can take advantage of the camping at Bean Creek. If you want to camp or hike this area without the big ascent, try the Bean Creek Basin Trail.
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Route Description for Earl Peak via Bean Creek Trail
Earl Peak via Bean Creek Trail is an enjoyable varied hike for the backpacker or day hiker. With waterfalls, foliage, mountains, and streams to see, it’s a varied trail with lots of shade for hot days. It requires a good bit of uphill climbing and some scrambling over loose rocky sections.
Beginning from the trailhead, head north on Beverly Turnpike Trail #1391. Where Bean Creek branches off to the right, turn to follow it. Where the creek splits, keep left to follow the same arm. The trail splits before the camping site, and you’ll take the sharp right that heads uphill on a set of switchbacks. Things get steep here! On the ridge, go left and traverse to the peak, taking care as you navigate over large rocks. From the peak, you’ll retrace your steps back down to the trailhead.
Getting to the Earl Peak via Bean Creek Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for Earl Creek via Bean Creek Trail is at the end of Forest Road 9737 112.
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