Colorado · Hiking

Sherman-Freeman

2.6 mi
round trip
157 ft
climb
8,794 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sherman-Freeman open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. It doesn't name Sherman-Freeman, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sherman-Freeman is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.6 miles on natural surface in the Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises roughly 157 feet from a low of about 8,624 feet to a high of about 8,794 feet, and it's rated easy. Bikes are allowed on the trail, so it works for both hikers and riders. Freeman Reservoir Campground sits about a mile away, and the Aspen and Cottonwood hikes are each within about a mile, making this a convenient starting point for a longer day in the district.