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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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Formation |
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Review |
| Toprope 3 |
Pothole Dome |
1 |
5.0 |
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| Toprope 4 |
Pothole Dome |
1 |
5.0 |
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| Toprope 1 |
Pothole Dome |
1 |
5.1 |
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| Toprope 2 |
Pothole Dome |
1 |
5.1 |
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| North Face
5.4, Eichorn's Pinnacle
The unreal summit of Eichorn Pinnacle.
Photo:Randy Spurrier |
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Eichorn's Pinnacle |
1 |
5.4 |
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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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Tenaya Peak |
14 |
5.5 |
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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 |
1 |
5.5 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| West Ridge
5.6, Mt. Conness
One of Tuolumne's finest ridge climbs.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Mt. Conness |
12 |
5.6 |
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| Northwest Books
5.6, Lembert Dome
A fine route to introduce yourself to Tuolumne climbing.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome |
2 |
5.6 |
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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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Mt. Conness |
12 |
5.6 |
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