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Dragonfly Dome Rock Climbing

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Regular Route T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R

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Elevation:	2,494 ft	760 m
GPS:	36.48981, -121.19805 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Always check this web page before you visit for current conditions and nesting closures:

Current Raptor Advisories for Pinnacles National Park nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/…
and
pinnacles.org/climbing_info…
Closures effective as of the day after Martin Luther King Day- July 3. Check closure website for details on closed areas.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Condors have been establishing nests at the Pinnacles National Monument. Since condors develop to fledgling more slowly than raptors and vultures closures due to condor nesting is extended past the usual Martin Luther King Day to July 3rd. Again, please check the "Current Raptor Advisory" section of the NPS website and/or the Friends of Pinnacles website for current closures.

As of July 2024 there are three active Condor nests at Pinnacles National Park.

The Machete Ridge area is closed from Pigeon Crack on west face then west around the south side to The Hideout including the popular Old Original.

All climbing routes at Crowley Towers are closed.

All routes on the Yaks and Yaks Wall plus Marauder.

Description

This formation has one of the most classic and enjoyable climbs at the Pinnacles, the Regular Route. There are only two bolts for the entire lead, but a strong head keeps the leader concentrated on the easier sections between the bolts.

Getting There

From the east side hike from the Condor Gulch trailhead (across from the east side ranger station) and gain lots of elevation. Turn left at the junction with the Chalone Creek trail after 1.7 miles. About a quarter mile after that you will see Dragonfly Dome on the right just off the trail. There may be a bit of brush, hopefully trimmed back.

From the west side from the junction with the northern end of the Tunnel Trail take the High Peaks trail north for about 0.2mi. At the first big right switchback the formation is on the west side of the trail.