Mt. Wilcox
Mount Wilcox is an easily accessible 13’er above the Silver Dollar Lake Basin.
Mt Wilcox (13,414') is situated off Guanella Pass. Starting from the Silver Dollar Lake/Naylor Lake Trailhead, Wilcox offers some bushwhacking through willows and a mostly off-trail tundra and Class 2 talus walk. All above timberline, with magnificent views in all directions.
The turnoff to Naylor Lake Rd is located before the Guanella Pass winter closure.
Argentine Peak, Squaretop Mountain, and/or Otter Peak are often climbed together with Wilcox.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Challenging View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Length: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
- 13,414 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Clear Creek Ranger District (ARNF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 10
- Maximum Party Size: 10
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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