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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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Route Name |
Formation |
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Review |
| Table of Contents 5.10d R, Stately Pleasure Dome
This line ascends splitter cracks to face moves.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Stately Pleasure Dome |
2 |
5.10d R |
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Canopy World |
1 |
5.7 |
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Medlicott Dome, Left |
2 |
5.9 |
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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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Canopy World |
1 |
5.13a |
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| String Cheese 5.6, The Wind Tunnel
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Wind Tunnel |
1 |
5.6 |
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| Stomper 5.10a, Mariuolumne Dome
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Mariuolumne Dome |
5 |
5.10a |
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| Stir Crazy 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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Sticks and Stones |
3 |
5.10d |
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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 |
1 |
5.10a |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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