Hike: RT 7.0 (includes Dyer Mountain, Gemini Peak and Mount Sherman); 1.25 up from Mount Sherman. Mount Sheridan is a ranked bicentennial 13er, it is a prominent featureless peak dotted by a massive rock shelter. As I came down Mount Sherman, it was hard not to notice the obvious trails on the talus slopes, real goat highways. The ascent on these trails was straightforward. I hiked up this last objective while every body else scampered up Mount Sherman; once again, I enjoyed the solitude and serenity. Arrived on the summit ridge, the view over the southern end of the Mosquito Range is revealed; I could also see Leadville and the Sawatch Range. I was delighted to look back at the beautiful loop I had travelled, it hadn't been much effort for the amount of rewarding views. I continued along the ridge towards the summit with the massive rock shelter in sight. At the top, I took numerous pictures before settling in the alcove that was quite efficient at blocking the wind. I ate the rest of my lunch while enjoying a respite from the wind; today had been a superb day in the mountains, I was very pleased with this lovely circuit. I just love the town of Leadville and all its surrounding mountains, it really feels like home away from home!
