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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 |
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Dozier Dome |
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5.10a |
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| Great Circle 5.10a 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 |
2 |
5.10a R |
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| Bull Dozier 5.7, Dozier Dome
Bit by Bit is just left of route L
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.7 |
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| Left Water Crack 5.7 R, Lembert Dome, Right
Left Water Crack is route C
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome, Right |
2 |
5.7 R |
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| The Sting 5.10b R, Harlequin Dome
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Harlequin Dome |
5 |
5.10b R |
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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 |
1 |
5.10a |
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| White Flake 5.7 R, Stately Pleasure Dome
Stately Pleasure Dome above Tenaya Lake.
Photo:Ron Heinsman |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
3 |
5.7 R |
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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 |
1 |
5.6 |
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Medlicott Dome, Right |
2 |
5.11a |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
1 |
5.8 |
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Harlequin Dome |
5 |
5.11c |
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| Fingertips 5.10a 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 |
2 |
5.10a R |
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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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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.7 |
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| Eddie Munster 5.7, 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 |
5.7 |
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