On Thursday, September 18, four old duffers set out on the Beverly
Turnpike Trail No. 1391 to climb Teanaway Peak (6779 ft.). At the first crossing of Beverly Creek, there is a dead horse in the creek. Signs on either side recommend making noise to scare off possible bears. About 3 miles up the trail reach the junction at ca. 5180 ft. Take the left fork to the Turnpike trail junction at ca. 5600 ft. Continue to the right about 0.4 miles to "Turnpike Pass". Here leave the trail and follow the broad east ridge. The slope is moderate and the open forest presents no difficulties. Stay right of a slabby cliff and proceed to a step in the ridge at ca. 6250 ft. Drop off the ridge to the left down a gully full of loose rocks about 70 ft. and regain the ridge on steep loose gravel at
about 6350 ft. From there it's a straightforward climb to the
summit. Scrambling experience recommended. Great views of the
entire Stuart Range. The summit can also be reached via Iron Peak
trail to the Turnike trail junction at 5600 ft. This approach is slightly
shorter but there is more total elevation gain. For our route the gain was about 3000 ft.