Mount Sherman

Trip

Hiking – Mount Sherman - The Southwest Ridge Route

Mount Sherman and Gemini Peak via Southwest Ridge Route

  • Sat, May 9, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 6.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,345 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,010 ft
  • Pace: moderate (2miles per hour)

The goal would be to summit both Mount Sherman and Gemini Peak, hikers must be able to to keep a moderate pace (2mph on the less steeper slopes - obviously much slower for the final ascent). This hike is not for beginners. 

Here is the all trails route we will follow: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-sherman-and-gemini-peak-via-southwest-ridge-route?u=i&sh=uu2qh9

Carpool arrangements: Leader will coordinate meeting place and time for carpool closer to the event.

Trailhead: Here is a link to the trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5ipFj2YtSvrkrSv7

Route/Place

Mount Sherman



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Good hiking shoes, micro spikes & poles recommended, possibly snowshoes, snacks and water enough for the whole day, layers & wind protection, it will be cold and windy at the summit. And as always, the 10 essentials.

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