![]() If you plan on crossing Tioga Road in late fall (before it closes) or in late spring (after it opens), carry tire chains in your vehicle.įamous Jeffrey Pine Falls on Sentinel Dome-Yosemite National ParkĬarleton Watkins photographed it in 1867. The area is open to dayhiking until the official road closure, but I guess the park service fears that a storm can unexpectedly close the road at any time, and leave you and your car stranded! If a bear breaks into your car to steal food (even candy-bar wrappers constitute "food"), you are liable for $500 or more in fines.Īlthough the official Tioga Road winter closure (between Crane Flat and Tioga Pass) is in effect only between mid-November and late-May, the park service prohibits overnight parking anywhere on Tioga Road after October 15. If you drive a private car into the park, you must adhere to strict regulations on the storage of food, because black bears in the park have grown accustomed to "liberating" stored food from vehicles, at any time of the day or night. As with most of Yosemite, during winter (November-May) travelling can be challenging and conditions may require technical gear (crampons, ice axe, etc.) that is not needed other times of the year.įrom Yosemite Valley, take Highway 41 (Wawona) and climb out of the valley for about 9 miles to Glacier Point Road, turn left and drive on for 13 miles and then you will see the Sentinel Dome trailhead on the left side of the road. Usual Yosemite rules apply to camping, fees, permits, etc. There is also a round stone compass on the top of the dome in the ground that is etched with all of the surrounding features and peaks from this vantage point.Ī good topo map of the area can be seen here - topo map It is an amazing and unusual site on the dome. One is an ancient Jeffrey Pine tree that has been long dead but remains twisted and tortured by the elements (fire, rain, snow, wind). The top is barren as with most Yosemite domes, but there are a few noteworthy features. It follows a wooded path that leads to the base of the dome with another 50 yard easy scramble up the gentler face and you're there. The hike itself is easy, only a couple of miles from the trailhead off of Glacier Point Road. Clouds Rest has a wonderful view, but it is on the "end" of the valley, whereas Sentinel dome is right in the middle of the valley on the South wall and has unobstructed 360 degree views of everything in sight. ![]() The panaromic view from Sentinel dome is in my opinion the best in Yosemite, period. Sentinel dome is one of the many domes or exposed granite features of Yosemite Park. ![]() Sure, this isn't really a mountain, but it would be a shame for it not to be included here for you to try this wonderful hike. ![]()
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