Sherman Pass (Washington) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sherman Pass |
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| Elevation | 5,575 ft (1,699 m) |
| Traversed by | State Route 20 |
| Location | Ferry County, Washington, United States |
| Range | Kettle River Range, Monashee Mountains |
| Coordinates | 48°36.4′N 118°28.8′W / 48.6067°N 118.4800°W |
Sherman Pass is a high mountain pass in the state of Washington. It reaches an elevation of about 5,575 feet (1,699 meters). A mountain pass is like a low spot or gap between mountains that makes it easier to travel through them.
This pass crosses the Kettle River Range, which is a group of mountains. It is special because it's the highest mountain pass in Washington that stays open all year round. This means people can drive through it even in winter!
The pass is part of the Sherman Pass Scenic Byway. This is a special road that goes through beautiful areas of the Colville National Forest. When you drive through the pass, you can still see signs of the 1988 White Mountain Fire. This was a large forest fire that happened many years ago.
Sherman Pass got its name from a famous person. It was named after William Tecumseh Sherman, who was a very important general during the American Civil War. He traveled across this pass way back in 1883.
