El Diente Peak

El Diente Peak (14,165') is a high summit located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of the San Juan National Forest.  "El Diente" is Spanish for "The Tooth", a reference to the shape of the peak.  Often climbed in combination with Mt Wilson, and sometime adding Wilson Peak.

The Wilderness is managed jointly by USFS Norwood Ranger District and Dolores Ranger District.

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Navajo Lake Approach -

--From Navajo Lake - 9.5 miles, 2000' - Class 1

--From Upper Navajo Basin - 13 miles, 3700' - Class 1

Rock of Ages Approach - 8.5 miles, 2800' - Class 1

Kilpacker Approach - From the Kilpacker Basin TH:

--If  camping in the basin - 6 miles RT, 800' gain - Class 1
--If starting at the TH - 10.50 miles RT to the El Diente off-trail turn-off, 800' gain - Class 1

Woods Lake Approach - 9 miles, 2115' gain - Class 1

South Slopes - 12 miles, 4400' gain - Class 3

North Slopes - 15 miles, 5000' gain - Class 3

North Buttress - 5 miles, 3200' gain - Class 4

• Suitable Activities: Hiking, Mountaineering
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
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• High Point: 14,165 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Lizard Head Wilderness Area, Norwood Ranger District (GMUG)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12