About this place

The Rock of Ages Trail is a popular trail to access Wilson Peak, Mount Wilson, and El Diente in the Lizard Head Wilderness (northern access). There are stunning panoramic views of the Telluride and beyond atop these mountain peaks. The trail is open to horse and foot travel (Note: Horses are prohibited on the trail segment that crosses private land in Silver Pick Basin). You can continue 0.6 miles past the Rock of Ages saddle to reach the Wilson Peak summit. There are no facilities at this trailhead other than a handful of parking spaces. Travel west on State Highway 145 for approximately 5.5 miles to Silver Pick Rd. Turn south onto County Road 60M, Silver Pick Road, and continue south for approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 622. Continue for another 2.3 miles to FSR #645, Elk Creek Road. Take #645 2.2 miles to the Rock of Ages Trail.