Why is it called Mount Sherman?
Usa, north-america
12.87 km
3,878 m
extreme
Year-round
Ready for a Colorado adventure? Mount Sherman is calling! This peak straddles Park and Lake counties, west of Alma, smack-dab in the Mosquito Range.
Want to tackle it? You've got a couple of options via County Road 2B and County Road 18, but fair warning: these roads are usually snowed in until July (sometimes later!).
County Road 2B gets you close, topping out at 12,723 feet! Starting from Leadville, it’s about 8 miles with a hefty 2,600 feet of climbing. That’s a 6% average grade, but sections hit a wild 18%! This unpaved road is STEEP and rocky, so high clearance and 4x4 are a must. The views are amazing, but watch out for thunderstorms and leftover mining junk (rusty nails and hidden mine shafts!).
County Road 18 (aka 4 Mile Creek Road) is another epic choice. It takes you to 12,959 feet after about 13.7 miles from Fairplay, gaining over 3,000 feet. It's a sustained climb, with an average gradient of 4.28% with some steep sections as high as 16%. This route is also unpaved, rocky, and requires good clearance and 4x4. You'll find remnants of the Hilltop Mine, abandoned long ago. Expect awesome scenery. This road also provides access to hiking and fishing! Just keep an eye on the sky for fast-forming afternoon thunderstorms.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 12.87 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,878 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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