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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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Route Name |
Formation |
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Review |
Deadheads Delight |
Western Front |
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5.9 |
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| Pencil Necked Geek 5.11a R, West Cottage Dome
Pencil-Necked Geek is route C
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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West Cottage Dome |
3 |
5.11a R |
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| Cottage Cheese 5.10b, West Cottage Dome
Cottage Cheese is route D
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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West Cottage Dome |
2 |
5.10b |
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| Geekin' Hard 5.10d, West Cottage Dome
Geekin' Hard is just left of route C
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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West Cottage Dome |
3 |
5.10d |
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| Regular Route 5.10b, Third Pillar of Dana
One of the more spectacular lines in Tuolumne.
Photo:Marshall Minobe |
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Third Pillar of Dana |
5 |
5.10b |
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| String Cheese 5.6, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.6 |
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| Daffy Duck 5.5 R, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.5 R |
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| Eddie Munster 5.7, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.7 |
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| Cheesecake 5.5 R, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.5 R |
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| Turbine 5.10a, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.10a |
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| Pasture-ized 5.8 R, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Udder Chaos 5.8R, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.8R |
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Tenaya Peak |
14 |
5.5 |
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Sticks and Stones |
3 |
5.10d |
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Chili Air |
Sticks and Stones |
3 |
5.10a |
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