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Mt. Sherman is considered the easiest of all the Fourteeners and is a good test to check the stamina of your troop before they try the more difficult peaks. How to get there: Take US 285 west, pass through Fairplay, in about 1.5 miles make a right turn onto CR18 leading to Four Mile (14 units), or Horseshoe (19 units) Campgrounds and the remains of the community of Leavick. Continue on this road to either campground; either of these camping facilities (tables, restrooms, and water) would be a good car camp base for a troop staying overnight. Continue west on CR18, you will pass the remains of Leavick. The total distance to Leavick from US 285 is about 11 miles. You can camp at Leavick, but there are no facilities. From Leavick an old mining road continues west and uphill; eventually, there is a cable across the road; park at the cable noted on the map as parking area (P)1. Start hiking here, proceed up the old road eventually passing the Dauntless Mine which is at 12,200\' elevation. Above the Dauntless Mine, the road splits, stays left, and climb west to the low point of the saddle. When you arrive at the saddle, Mt. Sherman is to the north, and northeast. By now the road is a trail and as you work your way up Mt. Sherman it becomes very rocky. There is a trail all the way to the top. Notes: The climb is 3.5 miles and 2800 ft. elevation gain from Leavick. Water is usually not available. Be sure to start early in the morning, so you are not caught in an afternoon thunderstorm. Bring a windbreaker or coat.
Created on: 2024-09-07 21:22:10
Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2024-09-25 15:15:27