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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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| Stemulant
5.10a, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
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5.10a |
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| Lord of the Overhigh (P1)
5.8, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
1 |
5.8 |
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| Narsil
5.10c, Matthes Crest
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Matthes Crest |
1 |
5.10c |
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| Dixie Peach
5.9 R, Stately Pleasure Dome
This line ascends splitter cracks to face moves.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
5 |
5.9 R |
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| John Lee Hooker
5.11b or 5.10b A0, Phobos-Deimos Cliff
John Lee Hooker is route D
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Phobos-Deimos Cliff |
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5.11b or 5.10b A0 |
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| Mmmm...Crackahol
5.9 or 5.10a, Mariuolumne Dome
The route follows a striking left-facing dihedral.
Photo:Marshall Minobe |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
1 |
5.9 or 5.10a |
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| Sunshine (P1)
5.9 R/X, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
1 |
5.9 R/X |
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| Plutonics
5.10b R, Dozier Dome
Plutonics is right of route O
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
3 |
5.10b R |
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| Acapulco Gold (P1)
5.10c R, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
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5.10c R |
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| Anatolio (P1)
5.11b, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
1 |
5.11b |
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| Cyclone
5.10b, Harlequin Dome
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Harlequin Dome |
3 |
5.10b |
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| Dope Show
5.11b, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
1 |
5.11b |
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| Cross Reference
5.11a R, Stately Pleasure Dome
This line ascends splitter cracks to face moves.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
1 |
5.11a R |
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| Push It
5.11a, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
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5.11a |
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| Just Say No (P1)
5.11a R, Drug Dome, Base
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, Base |
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5.11a R |
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