Mount Sherman - Elevation 14,036 Feet
Photos of My Climb of a Comparatively "Easy" 14er In The Mosquito Range - August 11, 2004
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Mount Sherman! Hiking any Colorado 14er is by no means easy, but
many in the climbing community rate Mt. Sherman as one of the easiest climbs among 14ers.
If one drives all the way to the gate (west of Leavick), one is already at 12,000 feet in elevation. It is approximately
5.6 miles round trip from this spot. Visit 14ers.com for trail information.
Adjacent Photo: Standing in Leavick, the view of Mt. Sheridan (left) and Mt. Sherman (right).
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I parked lower down on the road. My hike approaching the gate. |
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Various old mining structures remain in the area. Interesting stuff!
My other hikes of 14ers:
South Elbert
Mt. Sneffels
La Plata Peak
Huron Peak
Mt. Elbert
Mt. Yale (2007)
Mt. Yale (2006)
Pikes Peak
Mt. Antero
Quandary Peak
Mt. Belford
Mt. Princeton (2009)
Mt. Princeton (2004)
Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Bross
Mt. Sherman (2007)
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Up we go! Check out that mining structure way up on the left! |
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Head up to this easy-to-spot saddle between Mt. Sheridan and
Mt. Sherman, and then you'll get some nicer views!
TOP: Looking towards Mt. Sherman
MIDDLE: Mt. Sheridan, a respectable 13er.
BOTTOM: Looking west, you'll get your first view of 14er
Mt. Massive and surrounding ranges. |
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You'll reach another mini-saddle with a great view of Leadville,
Turquoise Lake and surrounding mountains. I love this picture! |
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Looking back down towards the trailhead and road to the east. |
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Facing northwest. |
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Near the very top! Check out that huge patch of
snow. The summit is long and
flat and the official summit marker is up to the north. |
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Some views from the summit!
TOP: I'm pretty
sure that's 13er Dyer Mountain with 14er Mount of the Holy Cross way in the background to the left.
SECOND: Looking west toward
Leadville.
THIRD: Looking south, the
Collegiate Peaks stick their heads way in the background.
BOTTOM: Looking north,
Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Bross and Quandary Peak sit in a cluster. Grays
and Torreys Peak sit way to the right in the background. |
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Looking east, it was clear enough to capture a couple of shots of
Pikes Peak. I like the bottom photo! |
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I'm starting a new tradition ... smoking a cigar atop the summit. :) |
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One last picture of the snow
as I began my hike down. |
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And one very last picture below the gate, as I hiked back toward
my car.
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