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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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| Alimony Cracks
5.8, 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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5.8 |
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| It is Finished
5.11a, 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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5.11a |
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| Memo From Lloyd
5.11b, Low Profile Dome
Cedar Wright on Memo From Lloyd.
Photo:Corey Rich |
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Low Profile Dome |
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5.11b |
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| Roof Rat
5.7, Drug Dome, Base
OZ continues up and left to the summit while the Gram Traverse follows the roof out right.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Drug Dome, Base |
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5.7 |
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| Pretty in Pink Point
5.10a, Medlicott Dome, Right
Joi Gallant on Pitch 2 of Pretty in Pink Point (5.12c).
Photo:Corey Rich |
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Medlicott Dome, Right |
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5.10a |
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| Orange Man
5.10c, Low Profile Dome
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Low Profile Dome |
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5.10c |
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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 |
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5.6 |
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5.7 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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5.7 R |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
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5.8 |
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| Mosquito
5.7 R, Stately Pleasure Dome
This line ascends splitter cracks to face moves.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
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5.7 R |
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| Crstal Meth
5.8 R, Drug Dome, Base
OZ continues up and left to the summit while the Gram Traverse follows the roof out right.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Drug Dome, Base |
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5.8 R |
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| Peace (P1)
5.10b R, Medlicott Dome, Right
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Right |
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5.10b R |
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Circle A Wall |
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5.11b |
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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 |
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5.5 R |
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Harlequin Dome |
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5.12b |
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