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Nazgul Wall

California > Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > Mariuolumne Dome
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Description

The west-facing far right wall of Mariuolumne Dome, completely different approach than the main wall (Hobbit Book, etc). Mostly moderate routes, with some large roofs. Also home to the Al Dude testpiece (and ground-up bolted) 5.12 slab Testify.

Getting There

Above Lake of the Domes, approach via the gully right of Drug Dome, or better by climbing something to the top of Medlicott Dome and hiking left.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 4
Andor
Trad 4 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 2
Elanor
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
 1
The Cony
Trad 2 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
 3
Galadriel
Trad 3 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 2
Isengard
Trad 3 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
Lothlorien
Trad 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Andor
 4
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad 4 pitches
Elanor
 2
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad 2 pitches
The Cony
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Trad 2 pitches
Galadriel
 3
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad 3 pitches
Isengard
 2
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad 3 pitches
Lothlorien
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches

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The Nazgûl Wall of Mariuolumne Dome at sunset.
[Hide Photo] The Nazgûl Wall of Mariuolumne Dome at sunset.
Northward view on the Nazgul wall
[Hide Photo] Northward view on the Nazgul wall
Nazgul Wall. Yellow line is Galadriel (the top of which follows the top of the wall, the main formation behind is hard to distinguish), red is Isengard, green is Lothlorien, blue is Testify.
[Hide Photo] Nazgul Wall. Yellow line is Galadriel (the top of which follows the top of the wall, the main formation behind is hard to distinguish), red is Isengard, green is Lothlorien, blue is Testify.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

[Hide Comment] Anyone know how hard Testify is? Sep 6, 2023
Justin Johnsen
Sacramento, CA
[Hide Comment] My book calls Testify 5.12b PG. Sep 10, 2023
[Hide Comment] In the 12 range for sure. Really good trad bolted route. I can’t remember how the bolt condition was 20+ years ago when climbing it.
What a great area! Sep 10, 2023