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Mt. Sherman Fourteener 5-Panel Mesh Trucker Hat

$36.00

Classic trucker cap style with fabrics that make it very breathable.

• 47% cotton, 28% nylon, 25% polyester
• Five-panel with higher profile
• Flatbill, can be bent
• Snapback closure

Mount Sherman is one of the most nondescript of the Fourteeners in Colorado. This high mountain summit was named in honor of General William Tecumseh Sherman - a general in the union army during the 1860 American civil war.

Interestingly, this mountain summit is one of the few mountains recommended for beginner climbers due to its easy-to-climb features. Importantly, Mount Sherman is the only Fourteener that has had a successful aircraft landing on its summit. Besides, it is regarded as the 45th Fourteener in Colorado.

Mount Sherman has a Mine known as the Sherman mine. This mine is on the west flank of the mountain located in the upper Iowa Gulch at 12,200 ft.

In addition, the mine has a record of over 10 million ounces of silver, mostly between 1968 and 1982. Also, it has an estimated value of over $300 million at 2010 prices.

Furthermore, most mineral collectors are usually in possession of secondary mineral ore from the Sherman mine.

Elevation

Mount Sherman has an elevation of 14,036ft which is equivalent to 4,280m. Also, it features a prominence of 850ft.

Mountain Range

Mount Sherman is classified among The Rocky Mountains of North America and a high mountain summit in the Mosquito Range.

Main Trail Length

The main trail which extends through the four-mile Creek Road is a 5mile heavily trafficked out and back trail. Besides, it has an elevation gain of 618 m.

Furthermore, this trail features wildlife, flowers and other activities like hiking and bird watching.

Closest Town

The closest town to Mount Sherman is Leadville, Colorado, United States.