Southwest Ridge
Wilson Peak · 14,017' · Rank #52
Class 3 Standard Route
10
miles RT
3,900
ft gain
Class 3
difficulty
7-10
hours
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Route Details
- Distance
- 10 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 3,900'
- Difficulty
- Class 3
- Exposure
- Moderate
- Typical Time
- 7-10 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Silver Pick Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 10,350'
- Coordinates
- 37.8683°N, 107.9872°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
- Vehicle
- 4WD/High Clearance
- If Lot is Full
- Designated camping sites along Forest Road 645
Restroom No Service
Same as Mt. Wilson - Rock of Ages TH. 4WD/good clearance required. No camping at trailhead (meadow protection).
Route Description
The route climbs through Rock of Ages Saddle via a narrow couloir system before ascending the west ridge. Class 3 climbing with moderate exposure. The famous Coors peak offers excellent views of the Wilson massif.
Gear & Preparation
4WD required for Silver Pick road. The couloir holds snow into summer - check conditions. Often combined with El Diente or Mt. Wilson for ambitious climbers.