Dana Plateau Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 12,466 ft |
GPS: |
37.92309, -119.21264 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Josh Janes on Apr 18, 2006 · Updates |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The Dana Plateau is on the north-eastern side of the Dana massif and approximately 500 ft below the summit. Several routes ascend perfect high Sierra granite on the Third Pillar of Dana, the most popular being The Regular Route. The Third Pillar of Dana is a prominent prow visible from the east on the Tioga pass road, however it is generally accessed from the west just outside Yosemite N.P. The Regular route is a classic and on summer weekends will often see multiple parties. However other routes on the Third Pillar are climbed far less frequently. Another excellent climb in the area is the Dana Couloir (low-angle ice), which shares the same access as the Third Pillar. The Mobil station at the intersection of the Tioga pass road and highway 395 is a surprisingly good choice to get dinner after doing a climb in this area. Definitely worth checking out.
Getting There
Park at the Tioga Lake parking lot just west of the eastern entrance to Yosemite on Tioga Pass road (highway 120). In early or late season, getting to this point by car depends on when the Tioga Pass road is open - check i80.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/… or call Yosemite national park road information at 209-372-0200. The parking lot is at about 9,500 ft elevation. From there follow the trail down to Tioga Lake that starts behind the bathrooms. Take the trail around to the eastern side of the lake. When Glacier Creek is reached, leave the lake and head east up the canyon following the creek. Follow the climber's trail for about a mile until the trees begin to thin out a bit. Continuing up canyon from here will take one eventually to the base of Dana Couloir. Instead, angle up and left to access the plateau. The way will be occasionally marked by cairns. After heading up a wide and open boulder field for about 1/2 mile the ground levels to the plateau. This is approximately 3,000 ft above the parking lot and will take about 1 to 3 hours depending on fitness level.
Classic Climbing Routes at Dana Plateau
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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