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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
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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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Mt. Conness |
12 |
5.6 |
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| West Country 5.7, Stately Pleasure Dome
A great combination of crack and face climbing.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
4 |
5.7 |
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| Crescent Arch 5.10b, Daff Dome
Crescent Arch takes the obvious line in the middle.
Photo:Todd Snyder |
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Daff Dome |
5 |
5.10b |
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| Zee Tree 5.7, Pywiack Dome
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
6 |
5.7 |
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Dozier Dome |
4 |
5.6 |
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| Golfer's Route 5.7 R, Low Profile Dome
Golfer's route is number 1.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Low Profile Dome |
2 |
5.7 R |
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| Southwest Face 5.10c, Mt. Conness
Tuolumne's proudest face.
Photo:Craig Adkins |
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Mt. Conness |
9 |
5.10c |
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| On the Lamb 5.9, Lamb Dome
The awesome traversing line of On the Lamb.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lamb Dome |
5 |
5.9 |
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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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| Dike Route 5.9R, Pywiack Dome
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
6 |
5.9R |
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| Shagadelic 5.8, Medlicott Dome, Left
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
4 |
5.8 |
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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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| Direct Northwest Face 5.10c, Lembert Dome
THe splitter crack system up Lembert Dome creates the Direct Northwest Face.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Lembert Dome |
4 |
5.10c |
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| American Wet Dream 5.10b R, Mountaineers Dome
The impressive face of Mountaineer's Dome as seen from the base.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Mountaineers Dome |
5 |
5.10b R |
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Medlicott Dome, Right |
2 |
5.11c X |
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