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Cathedral
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The
Best Tuolumne Meadows Climbing Routes
In summer, when the Valley
is hot and crowded, many climbers head to the cool temperatures
and exceptions climbing in Tuolumne Meadows. At 9000', Tuolumne
has the distinct and magical presence of the High Sierra. From enormous
domes and mile-long exposed ridge traverses to bouldering and steep
face climbs, Tuolumne has it all. Below are more than enough classic
climbs to fill any extended road trip.
Related
Links
 Check
out Tuolumne Free Climbs
— our guide to Tuolume's best free climbs
Take a look
at our free SuperTopo of Fairview Dome's
Regular Route
Learn general Tuolumne area
info for climbers — where to stay, how to
get there, maps, etc...
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Canopy World |
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5.9 |
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Canopy World |
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5.10a X |
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| Southeast Buttress
5.6, Cathedral Peak
One of the finest routes in Tuolumne Meadows.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Cathedral Peak |
5 |
5.6 |
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Circle A Wall |
1 |
5.11b |
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| Joe Mamba
5.10a, Circle A Wall
Photo:Sarah Felchlin |
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Circle A Wall |
1 |
5.10a |
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| West Crack
5.9, Daff Dome
One of the most striking crack lines in Tuolumne.
Photo:Todd Snyder |
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Daff Dome |
6 |
5.9 |
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Daff Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Crescent Arch
5.10b, Daff Dome
Crescent Arch takes the obvious line in the middle.
Photo:Todd Snyder |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.10b |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.9 |
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Daff Dome |
6 |
5.10c |
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| Cooke Book
5.10a, Daff Dome
Cooke Book, as seen from the base, curves around the north side of Daff Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.10a |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.13a/b |
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Daff Dome |
1 |
5.9 R |
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| Guide Cracks
5.5, Daff Dome, South Flank
The South Flank routes are located in the tree-filled area in the center of the photo.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Daff Dome, South Flank |
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5.5 |
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| Great Circle
5.10a R, Daff Dome, South Flank
The South Flank routes are located in the tree-filled area in the center of the photo.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Daff Dome, South Flank |
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5.10a R |
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