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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  |
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Review |
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| Crstal Meth
5.8 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 |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Cry Baby
5.8 R, Lembert Dome
Cryin' Time Again is route A.
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome |
6 |
5.8 R |
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Lembert Dome |
6 |
5.10a R |
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| Cucamonga Honey
5.10b R, Lembert Dome, Right
Truck'N Drive is route A
Photo:Greg Barnes |
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Lembert Dome, Right |
2 |
5.10b R |
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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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| D'oh! |
Medlicott Dome, Left |
1 |
5.7 |
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| Daffy Duck
5.5 R, 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 |
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5.5 R |
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Low Profile Dome |
2 |
5.10a |
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Razor Back |
3 |
5.8 |
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| Deadheads Delight |
Western Front |
1 |
5.9 |
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| Deimos
5.9, Phobos-Deimos Cliff
Photo:Chris Falkenstein |
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Phobos-Deimos Cliff |
4 |
5.9 |
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| Dihedral |
Ellery Lake |
1 |
5.10a |
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| Dike Route
5.9R, Pywiack Dome
The Dike Route follows the runout line up the white dike on Pywiack Dome.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Pywiack Dome |
6 |
5.9R |
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| Direct Northwest Face
5.10c, Lembert Dome
THe splitter crack system up Lembert Dome creates the Direct Northwest Face.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Lembert Dome |
4 |
5.10c |
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East Cottage Dome |
1 |
5.10d |
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