Wilson Peak

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 7/4/2026, By: coloradocarrie
Info: Completely dry other than a small easy snow crossing that can be done with just shoes. Was worried about smoke but the wind was blowing in our favor and it was mostly clear. Highly recommend downloading 14ers.com pics for route finding past the saddle and false summit. 

Route: Navajo Lake Approach
Posted On: 6/29/2026, By: KarenG
Info: The forest service is changing the rules for camping at Navajo Lake.
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Route: Woods Lake Approach
Posted On: 6/21/2026, By: AurumSun13
Info: The route is in full summer conditions and the wildflowers are in bloom.The brilliant colors from purple to orange to bright yellow are a delight with all the little critters running around. Would recommend going soon before they're gone. No snow along the ridge up to the peak after reaching the Rock of Age saddle. 

Route: Navajo Lake Approach
Posted On: 6/19/2026, By: wildschut
Info: Started at 5:30 AM sunny conditions I counted 7 snowfields first one started at 11200 next one started at 11600 other one was at 12,000. The first three are small. My wife and I did them with hiking poles and she used traction. There are tracks in them now. It would not have made sense to put on traction for the short little sections until 12,800. Trail disappears at 12,400 because of mud and slop. The snowfield at 12,800 sucked without traction either bring traction or do it after 8 o’clock. I was postholing and it was not fun. Probably will be there other 1-2 weeks. 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 6/19/2026, By: ztweb
Info: There were a handful of snowfield crossings on the trail beginning around 11,400’ through just below the RoA saddle; after that, full summer conditions. The final crossing below the saddle was a bit sketchy around 6am, so during my descent I opted to drop into Silver Pick Basin directly from the saddle and found it to be easier and no looser than most of the route (which is pretty loose). 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 6/18/2026, By: bryan-whitesel
Info: Handful of snow crossings on the way to the saddle - I pulled out the spikes in the AM. Summer conditions to the summit! 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 6/3/2026, By: Rbroderick98
Info: Tree has been removed from road 1/2 mile before trail head. Someone had sawed it most of
The way through before we got there, we dragged it out of the way. Many unavoidable patches of snow before getting into middle of basin, after that snow to the saddle. We brought micro spikes and axes and used them. We made it to 13,300 before turning around due to the time. Beautiful weather day, nobody else on the mountain! 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 5/25/2026, By: Connor1
Info: Massive tree blocking the road about a half mile from the trailhead. 1 snow crossing immediately after leaving the tree line then 2 more on the old mining road. Then continuous snow at around 11400. I opted to go deeper into the bowl than the route suggested and got a pretty challenging steep snow climb out of it. But regardless you will have to do a steep snow climb and if you opt to climb early on less steep terrain you will still need to side hill through the steep stuff anyway. By 0700 the snow in the sun was already starting to melt out a bit and was getting soft. Then from the first rock of ages saddle to the next one the rock was very loose and not a fun class 2 section. After that the climb to Mt Wilson was not to bad. A few snow field crossings. Then as I was heading up the false summit an unforeseen snow storm appeared quickly and started snowing. As I was continuing up my ice axe started making the sound of being under high voltage powerlines. I was above 13800 ft at this point and decided it was time to turn around and not risk the chance of lightning. I booked it back to treeline and by the time I got back to my car it was back to being a blue bird day. 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 11/3/2025, By: EvanJula
Info: A lot of snow on the final crux. had to climb the ridgeline next to the standard route. definitely hard to keep it below class 4. Would not recommend without a rope or extensive snow travel experience. 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 9/23/2025, By: RRanger1996
Info: Great day on Wilson Peak. Final pitch after the false summit gave us pause at first look after seeing snow and a fellow climber take a difficult/sketchy route by staying relatively high (mid wall) on the down climb portion and traverse from the "gash". We used traction to down climb (obvious where the muddy footprints were) and traverse across to the gash, then we removed traction for the final pitch. Super fun after we got into the final section, but definitely took a few breaths to gather our wits. #47 was an excellent adventure. 

Route: Southwest Ridge
Posted On: 9/8/2025, By: David Sandretto
Info: The fresh snow from 9/6/25 was quite evident, especially past the false summit. It was already melting mid-morning lower down, and though I was the first to summit, at least 7 summitted after me, so I'm sure what's remaining is packed down now. 

Route: Woods Lake Approach
Posted On: 9/2/2025, By: caesarsalad
Info: Beautiful trail up from Woods Lake and we didn't see a single person until Navajo lake. Trail is in great condition up to the Gladstone saddle. It was a little wet in some places from Gladstone saddle to the summit, just had to watch out for slippery rocks or small patches of slick mud. 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 8/12/2025, By: Ariella6
Info: Trail dry and summer conditions. Except one patch of snow you will need to walk through but it is not very far. 

Route: Rock of Ages Approach
Posted On: 7/28/2025, By: maylemay1
Info: One tiny snowfield left on the trail, maybe 30 feet wide. Not hard to cross. Otherwise great conditions on the trail. The final scramble is good fun. 

Route: Southwest Ridge
Posted On: 7/20/2025, By: eliyancey
Info: Down to two minor snowfields in Silver Pick Basin. Very easily passable with footholds. Rest of the route is dry and in great shape.