You can not talk about Dome Rock without referencing the many outstanding slab climbs. Here, Doug Steigerwald leads Red Mushrooms (5.10+), one of the Dome's better-protected slabs.

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You can not talk about Dome Rock without referencing the many outstanding slab climbs. Here, Doug Steigerwald leads Red Mushrooms (5.10+), one of the Dome's better-protected slabs.

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The moderate classic Tree Route is a must-climb on Dome Rock.

Sunset at the Dome Rock parking lot. Taken September, 2012. One of my all time favorite places on earth.

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Matthew Fienup

Jul 29, 2013

“You can not talk about Dome Rock without referencing the many outstanding slab climbs. Here, Doug Steigerwald leads Red Mushrooms (5.10+), one of the Dome's better-protected slabs.”

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G Frisby
Orange, CA

G Frisby Orange, CA

what is that white and red thing in the bottom right of this photo? a giant stick for a stick-clip? Mar 16, 2016

Peter J
Ford E-150, wherever

Peter J Ford E-150, wherever

Did you stick clip the second bolt? Did you hike that huge pole all the way in there? Carson would not be pleased. May 29, 2018

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Bryson (7 years old) and Wesley (4 years old) pose atop Dome Rock after an awesome day of climbing.

Rob Chaney climbs the stunning 2nd pitch of Tree Route at Dome Rock

Night sky from the top of Dome Rock.

We ran into these very friendly Romanian tourists atop Dome Rock. They were very excited about the site of climbers.

Overview of Dome Rock

Credit E.C. Joe and Dick Leversee 1983

The moderate classic Tree Route is a must-climb on Dome Rock.

You can not talk about Dome Rock without referencing the many outstanding slab climbs. Here, Doug Steigerwald leads Red Mushrooms (5.10+), one of the Dome's better-protected slabs.

Sunset at the Dome Rock parking lot. Taken September, 2012. One of my all time favorite places on earth.

Many of the bolts at Dome Rock are button-head compression bolts. Seen in this side-by-side comparison are 2 different sizes that were found on a single route.<br>
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Topping out on the Tree Route with the Needles in the distance.

A view of Dome Rock from the highway. The Needles are off to the right.

Doug Steigerwald climbs the left-hand variation of Red Mushrooms (5.10+), one of several great slab climbs on the far left side of Dome Rock. The Last Dihedral can be seen beyond Doug.

Dome Rock (7,165 feet)

Near the base of Asteroid Belt (5.11) is the remains of a motorcycle that is said to have exited the top of the Dome with its unfortunate rider on board.<br>
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As the story goes, a party was being held on top of the Dome, one night in the early 70s. One motorcycle-riding party-goer proceeded to do donuts, in ever-widening circles, before suddenly straightening out and riding off into the night. <br>

The top of Dome Rock affords one of the Upper Kern River Valley's best views of the Needles.

The Needles from Dome Rock

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