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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 |
| Roof Rat 5.7, 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 |
5.7 |
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East Cottage Dome |
1 |
5.10d R |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.7 |
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| Scorpion 5.11b, Medlicott Dome, Left
Scorpion is route F
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
3 |
5.11b |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
1 |
5.8 |
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Shady Rest |
Medlicott Dome, Right |
1 |
5.10c R |
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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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| Shit Hooks 5.10b, Low Profile Dome
Shit Hooks is number 3.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Low Profile Dome |
1 |
5.10b |
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| Side Dish 5.8 R, Dozier Dome
Bit by Bit is just left of route L
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.8 R |
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Doda Dome |
5 |
5.7 R |
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| Slasher 5.9, Razor Back
Flash of The Blade is route B
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Razor Back |
3 |
5.9 |
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| Sleeper 5.9 R, Lamb Dome
Sleeper is route E
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lamb Dome |
4 |
5.9 R |
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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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| 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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| Southwest Face 5.10c, Mt. Conness
Tuolumne's proudest face.
Photo:Craig Adkins |
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Mt. Conness |
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5.10c |
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