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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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| Traverse from South to North
5.7, Matthes Crest
The Matthes Crest traverse starts at the south end (right) and follows the cockscomb north.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Matthes Crest |
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5.7 |
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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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| South Crack
5.8R, Stately Pleasure Dome
This line ascends splitter cracks to face moves.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
6 |
5.8R |
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| Zee Tree
5.7, Pywiack Dome
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
6 |
5.7 |
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Fairview Dome |
6 |
5.10d |
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| Dike Route
5.9R, Pywiack Dome
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
6 |
5.9R |
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Daff Dome |
6 |
5.10c |
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Lembert Dome |
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5.10a R |
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| Cry Baby
5.8 R, Lembert Dome
Cryin' Time Again is route A.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome |
6 |
5.8 R |
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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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| 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 |
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5.10b |
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| Hermaphrodite Flake
5.8, Stately Pleasure Dome
This route ascends a flake in the mirror-image of California.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
5 |
5.8 |
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| Great White Book
5.6 R, Stately Pleasure Dome
Stately Pleasure Dome above Tenaya Lake.
Photo:Ron Heinsman |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
5 |
5.6 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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| West Pillar
5.9, Eichorn's Pinnacle
West Pillar as seen from the base.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Eichorn's Pinnacle |
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5.9 |
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