[1] Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains to Oak Creek which is part of the Verde River watershed.

[3] Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises over 2,400 feet (732 meters) above Oak Creek Canyon in one mile (1.6 km).

[3] Wilson Mountain is composed of light-colored Coconino Sandstone overlaying reddish Schnebly Hill Formation, which is all capped by a layer of dark-gray basalt.

[5] Hiking to the top via the Wilson Mountain Trail covers 5.6 miles (one-way) with 2,300 feet of elevation gain.

[8] Hikers can expect afternoon rain and lightning from the seasonal monsoon in late July and August.