Elevation: 7,865 ft
Prominence: 455
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 106 of the book. Published September 2016
Wilson Peak sits northeast of Snowbank Mountain and the main West Mountains Crest. The peak is best accessed from Snowbank Mountain Road. Although the maps show a good trail system leading to the peaks South Slopes, the trail system leaves a lot to be desired. The two trailheads leaving the road were not signed and, in 2016, the trails were intertwined with numerous cattle trails. On the bright side, the land between the road and Wilson Peak is mostly open meadow which can be easily traversed. USGS Tripod Peak
Wilson Peak as viewed from Granite Mountain.
l climbed the peak by following the intermittent trails to the Southeast Corner of the peak and then ascended the broad ridge to the summit. Class 2.
The approximate route I followed to the summit.
Jon Fredland’s summit register.
The open slopes below the summit.
The west side of the West Mountains harbors beautiful granite-studded meadows reminiscent of the Sierra Nevada.
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Regions: West Mountains->WESTERN IDAHO
Mountain Range: West Mountains
Year Climbed: 2016
Longitude: -116.15929 Latitude: 44.45739