Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch

Leadville, Colorado

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4.23 miles

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2024 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Leadville, Colorado.

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Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch Reviews

Anjali Swamy

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Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch

07/22/25

Great easy 14er. A good one if you are just starting out but be ready for some wind action. Summit was beautiful, calm, wide and with great views but it was windy af getting to the summit so make sure you bundle up. We started at 6am and were back at the parking lot by 10:30 with plenty of stops for pictures and chilling at the summit. Hiking poles came in handy on the way down. The last .2 miles to the TH was a lil bumpy and might be better to do it in a 4wd but we saw all kinds of cars up there.

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Mount Sherman from Iowa Gultch

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Hike Mount Sherman

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Ski or Snowshoe to the Weston Pass Hut

Overnight at the Emma and Marceline Yurts, Leadville

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Mt. Democrat (CLOSED)

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