San Miguel County: Wilson Peak; Dolores County: Mount Wilson

Telluride, CO

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San Miguel County: Wilson Peak; Dolores County: Mount Wilson

Located in southwest Colorado in the San Miguel Mountains, about 20 miles southwest of Telluride, and 5 miles west of Lizard Head Pass. Wilson Peak: A day hike up this fourteener begins with a mine road on talus and ends with tricky rock scrambling over Class-3 ledges and blocks. Mount Wilson: This challenging Fourteener requires a long day hike or overnight trip on trail and talus slopes to exposed Class-4 rock climbing near the summit. This eTrail will guide you to the highest point in this Colorado county. Inside you will find clear directions to the trailhead and to the summit. Also included is a detailed historical overview of the county and camping suggestions.

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Directions to: San Miguel County: Wilson Peak; Dolores County: Mount Wilson

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityTelluride
Length8.8 mi
Elevation Gain4,197 ft
Skill LevelStrenuous
SeasonJuly - September
Trailhead Elevation10,650 ft
Top Elevation14,017 ft
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