Route: Wilson Peak - Ascent

Wilson Peak is a well known Colorado 14er, primarily thanks to its prominent representation on cans from Coors Brewing. The standard route to the summit from the Rock of Ages Trailhead is described at 5 miles long with 3,900ft of elevation gain. The Strava segment for the ascent from the Rock of Ages Trailhead is approximately 4.75 miles long with closer to 3,700ft of elevation gain. The route is well marked and largely intuitive, though user trails are likely attributable for the slight discrepancy in length and gain statistics. The upper portions of the route include several brief segments of class 3 terrain with high rockfall risk, making helmets a helpful safety accessory.