Elevation: 8,955 ft
Prominence: 415
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 121 of the book. Please note that the book spells the peak name as “Wilson Peak” whereas the USGS topo map labels it as “Willson Peak.” In 2018, John Platt led a group across the ridge. Read his trip report at this link: Profile Loop 2018. The next peak along the ridge is Big Creek Point. Updated June 2018
Willson Peak is located west of Profile Gap on a ridge complex that runs out to Profile Peak and then on to Parks Peak. USGS Profile Gap
Willson Peak as viewed from the west. John Platt Photo
Access
The only route I am familiar with is a traverse from Profile Gap crossing over Crater Peak. See the Crater Peak page for access information.
Crater Peak/Willson Peak Ridge Traverse, Class 2
The ridge traverse is straightforward. Descend west from the Crater Peak summit toward Point 8856, staying on the South Side of the ridge as necessary. Cross Point 8856 and turn north following the West Side of the ridge to the summit of Wilson Peak. The ridge is straightforward with few obstacles other than downfall.
The Crater Peak-Willson Peak Traverse.
Approaching Willson Peak.
Additional Resources
Regions: Big Creek to Red Ridge Peaks->Central Salmon River Mountains->Salmon River Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: Central Salmon River Mountains
Year Climbed: 2018
Longitude: -115.4471 Latitude: 45.05339
