Record SL-635659 · Wikidata Q8023165
Wilson Peak
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Elevation
4,274
m
14,022 ft
Prominence
261 m
Isolation
2.4 km
Coordinates
37.8604° N,
107.9847° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWilson Peak is a 14,020.4-foot (4,273 m) mountain peak in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of the Uncompahgre National Forest, in the northwestern San Juan Mountains. It is the highest point in San Miguel County, and the third highest point of the Wilson massif, which includes nearby Mount Wilson and El Diente Peak. The mountain was named for A.D. Wilson, the chief topographer with the Hayden Survey. Nearby Mount Wilson also honors him. The original indigenous name for the mountain was Shandoka, which translates to "Storm Maker", a reference to the peak's effect on local weather patterns.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Peak | 4,230 m | S 175° | 1.7 km |
| Fowler Peak | 4,114 m | W 261° | 2.4 km |
| Mount Wilson | 4,344 m | S 194° | 2.4 km |
| El Diente Peak | 4,310 m | SW 219° | 3.0 km |
| Cross Mountain | 3,871 m | SE 156° | 3.4 km |
| Lizard Head | 3,961 m | SE 132° | 4.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW Ridge | Wilson Peak | 1 | 36 m |
| NNE Ridge | Wilson Peak | 4b | 36 m |
| Lucky Strike | Gladstone Peak | 5a | 1.4 km |
| North Buttress - El Diente Peak | El Diente Peak & Mount Wilson | 1 | 2.8 km |
| Southwest Chimney | Lizard Head | 5b | 4.1 km |