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Yosemite Valley, rock-climbing paradise  
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Yosemite's Best Free Climbing Routes
When rock climbers die, they can only hope that they end up in a place as perfect as Yosemite Valley. The weather is great, cracks flawless and beauty unsurpassed. As a general rule of thumb, Yosemite climbs tend to be steep, smooth, and sustained. Below you will find our list of the 100 finest single and multi-pitch climbs in Yosemite Valley. Use the below chart to see which routes are available on the SuperTopo web site or use this chart to compose your dream tick-list of Yosemite classics.

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Glacier Point Apron - Point Beyond Direct 5.8 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Point Beyond Direct
5.8, Glacier Point Apron


Photo:Chris McNamara
Glacier Point Apron
2
5.8
5 Star Rating
Glacier Point Apron - Cold Fusion 5.10c - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Cold Fusion
5.10c, Glacier Point Apron


Photo:Chris McNamara
Glacier Point Apron
3
5.10c
5 Star Rating
Glacier Point Apron - Zoner 5.11 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Zoner
5.11, Glacier Point Apron


Photo:Chris McNamara
Glacier Point Apron
1
5.11
4 Star Rating
Half Dome - Snake Dike 5.7 R - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Snake Dike
5.7 R, Half Dome

Snake Dike follows an amazing feature to one of the most incredible summits in Yosemite.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Half Dome
8
5.7 R
5 Star Rating
Half Dome - Blondike 5.11b R - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Blondike
5.11b R, Half Dome

Blondike is the red line and Two Hoofers is the Blue Line.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Half Dome
7
5.11b R
3 Star Rating
Southern Belle
5.12d R, Half Dome


Photo:
Half Dome
14
5.12d R
5 Star Rating
Half Dome - Two Hoofers 5.12 or 5.10b A0 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Two Hoofers
5.12 or 5.10b A0, Half Dome

Two Hoofers follows the blue line.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Half Dome
7
5.12 or 5.10b A0
3 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral - Northeast Buttress 5.9 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Northeast Buttress
5.9, Higher Cathedral

Northeast Buttress of Higher Cathedral is one of the best Grade IV climbs in the Valley.
Photo:Greg Barnes
Higher Cathedral
11
5.9
5 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral - Braille Book 5.8 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Braille Book
5.8, Higher Cathedral


Photo:Chris McNamara
Higher Cathedral
5
5.8
4 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral Spire - Regular Route 5.9 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Regular Route
5.9, Higher Cathedral Spire

The route winds up the left skyline to the summit. The traditional start is lower on the left.
Photo:Randy Spurrier
Higher Cathedral Spire
5
5.9
4 Star Rating
Highway Star - Highway Star 5.10a - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Highway Star
5.10a, Highway Star


Photo:Chris McNamara
Highway Star
1
5.10a
4 Star Rating
Killer Pillar - Fun Terminal 5.12a - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Fun Terminal
5.12a, Killer Pillar


Photo:Chris Van Leuven
Killer Pillar
1
5.12a
5 Star Rating
Killer Pillar - Wicked Gravity 5.12c - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Wicked Gravity
5.12c, Killer Pillar


Photo:Chris Van Leuven
Killer Pillar
1
5.12c
4 Star Rating
Killer Pillar - Bucket Brigade 5.11d - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Bucket Brigade
5.11d, Killer Pillar


Photo:Chris Van Leuven
Killer Pillar
1
5.11d
5 Star Rating
Killer Pillar - The Hundredth Monkey 5.11b - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
The Hundredth Monkey
5.11b, Killer Pillar


Photo:Chris Van Leuven
Killer Pillar
1
5.11b
4 Star Rating
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