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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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Route Name |
Formation |
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Review |
| Right Water Crack 5.8 R, Lembert Dome, Right
Right Water Crack is just right of route C
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome, Right |
2 |
5.8 R |
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| R2D2 5.8 R, Low Profile Dome
R2-D2 is just left of route 1
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Low Profile Dome |
2 |
5.8 R |
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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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Dike Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Stir Crazy 5.8 R, Dozier Dome
Bit by Bit is just left of route L
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Side Dish 5.8 R, Dozier Dome
Bit by Bit is just left of route L
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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Ivory Tower Left |
Olmsted Canyon |
1 |
5.8 |
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Pacman |
Murphy Creek |
1 |
5.8 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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Fook Mi |
Medlicott Dome, Left |
2 |
5.8 R |
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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 |
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5.9 |
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