Wilson Peak access – What’s Open?

While the deal between the Trust For Public Land and the private landowner has been finalized, traditional access to the peak through Silver Pick Basin has not yet been restored. The peak can be legally accessed via the Bilk Creek Basin and Navajo Basin trail heads, and then by climbing to the summit from the Rock of Ages saddle.

One can also climb the peak via Wilson’s West Ridge route, though this requires some sections of technical climbing with much exposure and loose rock. Access to Mt. Wilson, El Diente and Gladstone peaks is also available from the Bilk Creek and Navajo trail heads.

Trail re-routing to restore the traditional access in Silver Pick Basin is underway, and will hopefully be completed by fall 2008. Please respect this temporary closure through Silver Pick and plan accordingly. Additional information can be found at the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative site at www.14ers.org.