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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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Formation |
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| Deadheads Delight |
Western Front |
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5.9 |
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| Potluck |
Pothole Dome |
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5.11 |
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| Fook Mi |
Medlicott Dome, Left |
2 |
5.8 R |
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| Shady Rest |
Medlicott Dome, Right |
1 |
5.10c R |
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| Hill Crest Drive |
Medlicott Dome, Right |
1 |
5.10a R |
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| Dihedral |
Ellery Lake |
1 |
5.10a |
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| Gold Mine |
Ellery Lake |
1 |
5.9 |
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| Arete |
Ellery Lake |
1 |
5.10d |
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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 |
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5.8 |
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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 |
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5.6 |
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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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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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Bunny Slopes |
1 |
5.6 |
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Bunny Slopes |
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5.7 |
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5.13d, Medlicott Dome, Right
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Right |
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5.13d |
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