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Photo:RD
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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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| OZ
5.10d, Drug Dome
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 |
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5.10d |
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| Beginners Route
5.4 R, Lembert Dome
THe splitter crack system up Lembert Dome creates the Direct Northwest Face.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Lembert Dome |
4 |
5.4 R |
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| Shagadelic
5.8, Medlicott Dome, Left
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
4 |
5.8 |
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| Aqua Knobby
5.8R, Pywiack Dome
Aqua Knobby follows the knobs and flakes up the water streak on the north side of Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
4 |
5.8R |
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| Direct Northwest Face
5.10c, Lembert Dome
THe splitter crack system up Lembert Dome creates the Direct Northwest Face.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Lembert Dome |
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5.10c |
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| Deimos
5.9, Phobos-Deimos Cliff
Photo:Chris Falkenstein |
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Phobos-Deimos Cliff |
4 |
5.9 |
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Fairview Dome |
4 |
5.8 R |
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| Hoodwink
5.10a R, Harlequin Dome
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Harlequin Dome |
4 |
5.10a R |
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| Errett by Bit
5.7, Dozier Dome
Errett by Bit is right of route H
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
4 |
5.7 |
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| Piss Easy
5.8 R, Medlicott Dome, Left
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
4 |
5.8 R |
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| Pussy Paws
5.10c X, Medlicott Dome, Left
Pussy Paws is left of route E
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
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5.10c X |
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| Euro Trash
5.10c or 5.8 A0, 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 |
4 |
5.10c or 5.8 A0 |
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| Errett Out
5.7 R, Dozier Dome
Errett Out is route H
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
4 |
5.7 R |
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| Needle and Spoon
5.10a R-, Pywiack Dome
Needle Spoon is just left of the Dike route.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
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5.10a R- |
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| Anduril
5.10b R, Matthes Crest
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Matthes Crest |
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5.10b R |
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