Mt Sherman is one of Colorado's 14ers, just east of Leadville, CO.

Iowa Gulch:  The route starts from the end of County Road 2, traverses the valley and then climbs up the slopes of Mount Sherman and Iowa Gulch to the saddle between Sherman and Sheridan. From there, a left turn takes you up along the ridge from some Class 2 terrain all the way to the broad summit with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains all around.

The Six Lake Loop is an 18.70mile loop showcasing the best alpine lakes and varied terrain of southeast Rocky Mtn Natl Park in Colorado. The loop is the perfect solo day-trip rookie adventure - start in the morning and be back for lunch, no car shuttle needed. You get into the wild without being far from the car. The route links Cub Lake, Lake Bierstadt, Lake Bear, Lake Helene, Odessa Lake, and Fern Lake.