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Lyell Canyon and Donahue Pass Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 8,698 ft |
| GPS: |
37.87755, -119.33498 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 12,599 total · 59/month |
| Shared By: | Greg Gibson on Oct 4, 2006 |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Details
Please visit climbingyosemite.com/ and nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
High altitude climbing. And the highest mountain peak in all the park. For the most part it isn't that hard of climbing as most is class 3-4 however there is a little class 5 stuff no harder than 5.8+.
The hike over the glacier will require crampons and an axe is advisable, since injury here is not a pretty as to its remote location.
The views are incredible and make this a favorite area of mine.
The hike over the glacier will require crampons and an axe is advisable, since injury here is not a pretty as to its remote location.
The views are incredible and make this a favorite area of mine.
Getting There
Lyell Canyon trailhead is on Tuolumne Lodge Road off 120 in the meadows.
Take the Pacific Crest Trail south, where it soon joins the John Muir trail, heading generally southeast. This follows the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River up Lyell Canyon, to many destinations.
After about 14 miles you will reach Donahue Pass.
To reach the northern routes of Mount Lyell from there, turn right at Mount Rogers and Electra Peak. Hike up Lyell Glacier and choose your poison.
Take the Pacific Crest Trail south, where it soon joins the John Muir trail, heading generally southeast. This follows the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River up Lyell Canyon, to many destinations.
After about 14 miles you will reach Donahue Pass.
To reach the northern routes of Mount Lyell from there, turn right at Mount Rogers and Electra Peak. Hike up Lyell Glacier and choose your poison.
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