Overview
Gemini Peak is an unranked summit with two summit bumps on the ridge running north from Mount Sherman toward Dyer Mountain. The usual way to it is to climb Sherman by its standard route from Fourmile Creek, then walk the ridge north.
Sherman's route is an easy trail. The ridge to Gemini is Class 2, open and gentle, with a drop and regain between the peaks.
The round trip is about 6.6 miles with 2,500 feet of gain, usually 5 to 6 hours. Many people continue on to Dyer Mountain.
Plan of the day
By 5:30 a.m. Sherman is busy and exposed.
Be on Sherman's summit by 10:30 a.m. or skip Gemini.
Nothing hard. Weather on the long open ridge is the main concern.
Follow the Sherman trail to its summit, then the ridge north.
None. Carry it.
Getting to the trailhead
Fourmile Creek (upper gate)
From Fairplay, head south on US 285 for a little more than a mile, then turn right on County Road 18. Follow it about 10 miles past the old Leavick site, then about 2 more miles to a gate and small parking area at about 12,000 feet.
Most higher-clearance cars reach the gate; if the lot is full, park lower and walk.
Base towns and camping for this climb
Coming from out of state? See Lodging & Camping for how free camping works, what is closed this year and where to stay.
Before you go
Check these the week of your climb.
Official forecast
The National Weather Service forecast for the summit area, hour by hour. Look for thunderstorm chances and wind above treeline.
NWS point forecast →Directions to the trailhead
Fourmile Creek (upper gate). Road conditions near the trailhead change after storms. Check your clearance and have a backup plan for a lower lot.
Get directions →Roads and highways
Closures, construction and winter conditions on the highways that get you there.
COtrip road conditions →Closures and fire rules
Trail closures, fire bans and other alerts from the Forest Service in Colorado. For the latest on your trailhead, call the local ranger district.
Forest Service alerts →Snow on the route?
From fall through early summer, any snow slope can slide. Check the avalanche forecast before you go.
Avalanche forecast →Cell signal
Most trailheads and many summits have little or no signal. Check coverage near the trailhead and carry a satellite messenger or beacon if you can.
FCC coverage map →