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Elevation: 9,800 ft
GPS: 36.62316, -118.6992
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There are two prominent domes across the valley from the Watchtower. Lower Tokopah Dome is slightly below and to the east of Santa Cruz Dome. Lower Tokopah dome had a few established routes and recently has seen much more development. Climbing on this dome ranges from quality slab climbing, to cracks and large chicken-head hero climbing. It has a large South Face that hosts routes that range from 550 to 700 feet of climbing, depending on the line you take. There are only four reported routes that go to the top of the dome, with a few more in the making. All routes have been established ground up.

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Park at Lodgepole in a big lot before the entrance to the campground.

Hike east on a road till you cross a bridge. From there do not continue up the valley (east) but take the Twin Lakes trail that cuts up and north through the campground.

Hike on Twin Lakes trail for about 20-30 mins till you reach a hump after which the trail starts heading down. Don’t go down hill, but cut east through the forest. From here it is cross country. Stay as close to the crest of the ridge as possible. Take the path of least resistance. After you pass a major uphill climb (maybe after one and a half hours of hiking?) you want to stay right of the ridge-line and traverse towards the domes, which should be visible in the distance fairly soon. If you continue going up the ridge you will be above them. Hike to camp should take about 1.5-3 hours (depending on your fitness). Camp on a nice slab by a clean water stream. There are two close to each other. It takes another 15 minutes to reach the Domes which are just NE E of you. Lower Tokopah Dome is the prominent lower dome with a large chimney system splitting its SW Face.
When you are done, pack out all your trash. Leave the area as you found it, CLEAN!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Tokopah Dome

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
The Boardwalk Chimney
Trad 3 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 13
Tokopah Reality
Trad 5 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 4
Mango Lassi Lulz Machine
Trad 4 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c A0
 4
Beauty and the Beast
Trad, Aid 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Boardwalk Chimney
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Tokopah Reality
 13
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
Mango Lassi Lulz Machine
 4
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 4 pitches
Beauty and the Beast
 4
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c A0 Trad, Aid 5 pitches
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