Wilson Peak, Mountain summit in San Miguel County, Colorado, US
Wilson Peak rises to 14,023 feet in elevation within the Lizard Head Wilderness of Uncompahgre National Forest in the northwestern San Juan Mountains.
The mountain received its name from A.D. Wilson, the chief topographer of the Hayden Survey, while indigenous peoples called it Shandoka meaning Storm Maker.
The mountain's profile appears on Coors Brewing Company products and in numerous television commercials, making it a symbol of the Colorado mountain landscape.
Climbers access the summit through the Rock of Ages Trail, covering 10 miles round trip and requiring technical Class 3 climbing skills at high altitude.
The Trust for Public Land purchased private land sections in 2007 to maintain public access after years of disputes between landowners and mountaineers.
Location: San Miguel County
GPS coordinates: 37.86043,-107.98469
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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