- Sherwin Range
The Sherwin Range is a
mountain range that is a part of the Sierra Nevada, inCalifornia ,USA . The range is immediately to the south of theLong Valley Caldera , stretching from just south of the town ofMammoth Lakes, California (at coord|37|37|N|119|0|W|) to theWheeler Crest (at coord|37|30|N|118|40|W|). The Sherwin Range is also known locally as The Sherwins.The range largely consists of reddish
metamorphic rock , which are theroof pendant for the Sierra Nevada. That is, this rock was formed in thePaleozoic , and then was subsequently recrystallized and warped by the intrusion of theSierra Nevada batholith underneath it.The Sherwin Range is well-known for opportunities for hiking (in the summer) and backcountry skiing (in the winter).
The range is named after Jim Sherwin, who operated the first toll road across the Sierra. The toll road started from Mammoth Lakes.
Prominent peaks:
*Bloody Mountain
*Laurel Mountain
* Mount Morrison
*Red Slate Mountain (tallest peak)
*Mount Baldwin
*McGee Mountain
* Mount Morgan
* Mount HuntingtonOther notable landmarks:
*Convict Lake
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