Sherman Pass (Washington)
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| Sherman Pass | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5,575 ft (1,699 m) |
| Traversed by | State Route 20 |
| Location | |
| Location | Ferry County, Washington,  United States |
| Range | Kettle River Range, Monashee Mountains |
| Coordinates | 48°36.4′N 118°28.8′W / 48.6067°N 118.48°W |
Sherman Pass (el. 5575 ft./1699 m.) is a high mountain pass in the state of Washington.[1] It is the highest pass in the state maintained all year.[2] The pass is located on the Sherman Pass Scenic Byway which traverses the Colville National Forest[3]. The pass is surrounded by the aftermath of the 1988 White Mountain Fire[2]. The pass was named after American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman who traveled across the pass in 1883[3].
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Coordinates: 48°36.4′N 118°28.8′W / 48.6067°N 118.48°W
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