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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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| Vice Gripped
5.10c R, Mountaineers Dome
Faux Pas is route B
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Mountaineers Dome |
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5.10c R |
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5.7 R, Daff Dome, South Flank
The South Flank routes are located in the tree-filled area in the center of the photo.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Daff Dome, South Flank |
1 |
5.7 R |
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| Unknown
5.10d, East Cottage Dome
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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East Cottage Dome |
1 |
5.10d |
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| Unknown |
Medlicott Dome, Right |
1 |
5.10d |
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Mountaineers Dome |
1 |
5.10a R |
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| Udder Chaos
5.8R, 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 |
5.8R |
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Dike Dome |
1 |
5.6 |
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| Turbine
5.10a, 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 |
5.10a |
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| Truck'N Drive
5.9 R, Lembert Dome, Right
Truck'N Drive is route A
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome, Right |
2 |
5.9 R |
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Canopy World |
1 |
5.9 |
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Block Area |
1 |
5.10a |
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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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| Tourette's
5.10b, Dozier Dome
Bit by Bit is just left of route L
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Dozier Dome |
1 |
5.10b |
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| Touch of Grey |
Western Front |
1 |
5.9 |
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| Toprope 6 |
Pothole Dome |
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5.1 |
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