Peak Overview  Scramblers on Volcanic Neck Getting There Drive Interstate 90 east from Seattle, getting off at Cle Elum exit #85. Take a left off the ramp, and merge with Highway 970 heading east towards Blewett Pass. Go about 5 miles to the Teanaway River Road. At the fork (29 Pines Campground), go right up the North Fork Teanaway River Road to the Beverly Creek Road. Turn right, and park at road's end, about 3700 feet. Hike the Beverly Creek trail for about 1/4 mile to the Bean Creek junction, and head right up Bean Creek. In about 3 miles, come to Bean Creek Basin. Hike to the head of the basin, aiming for the right shoulder of Bean Peak. Drop over the shoulder into the basin separating Bean Peak and Volcanic Neck, heading for the right shoulder of Volcanic Neck. Once you've gained the ridge, follow another 1/2 mile to the summit of Devils Head.
Red Tape & CampingOnce you've attained the should of Bean Peak, you are officially in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Self-serve permits are available at the trailhead.
There are numerous campsites with running water in Bean Creek Basin, and in the basin between Volcanic Neck and Bean Peak.External Links  Dropping over Ridge of Bean Peak  Volcanic Neck from Devils Head
Cle Elum Ranger District
West 2nd Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 674-4411
Snow conditions are available from the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Areas (of which Alpental is one) at the following website:
Summit at Snoqualmie Snow Conditions
Also, webcams are available from the Washington State Department of Transportation at: Snoqualmie Pass Web Cam
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