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El Diente to Mt. Wilson Traverse
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Scrambling· Class 4

El Diente to Mt. Wilson Traverse

San Juan Mountains
6 mi
Distance
4,500 ft
Elevation Gain
8-12 hours
Duration
14,159 ft
High Point

Overview

The El Diente to Mt. Wilson Traverse connects two of Colorado's most difficult 14ers via a knife-edge ridge with Class 4 scrambling on notoriously loose San Juan rock.

Key Highlights

Two 14ers · Knife-edge ridge · Loose San Juan rock · Navajo Basin approach · Lizard Head views

Best Season
Summer/Fall
Technical Rating
Class 4

5-Day Mountain Forecast

Today
82°F
59°F
Mon
76°F
59°F
Tue
83°F
59°F
Wed
83°F
55°F
Thu
83°F
54°F
13 mph0.0" precip

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