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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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| 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 Crack
5.9, Daff Dome
One of the most striking crack lines in Tuolumne.
Photo:Todd Snyder |
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Daff Dome |
6 |
5.9 |
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| Regular Route
5.9, Fairview Dome
Fairview Dome is Tuolumne's largest steep face.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Fairview Dome |
12 |
5.9 |
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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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| Traverse from South to North
5.7, Matthes Crest
The Matthes Crest traverse starts at the south end (right) and follows the cockscomb north.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Matthes Crest |
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5.7 |
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| Regular Route
5.10b, Third Pillar of Dana
One of the more spectacular lines in Tuolumne.
Photo:Marshall Minobe |
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Third Pillar of Dana |
5 |
5.10b |
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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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| Hobbit Book
5.7 R, Mariuolumne Dome
The route follows a striking left-facing dihedral.
Photo:Marshall Minobe |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
4 |
5.7 R |
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Fairview Dome |
6 |
5.10d |
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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 |
4 |
5.10d |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.9 |
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| Phobos
5.9, Phobos-Deimos Cliff
Photo:Chris Falkenstein |
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Phobos-Deimos Cliff |
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5.9 |
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Low Profile Dome |
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5.10a |
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| Deimos
5.9, Phobos-Deimos Cliff
Photo:Chris Falkenstein |
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Phobos-Deimos Cliff |
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5.9 |
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Fairview Dome |
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5.8 R |
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