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Mt. Conness Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mt. Conness

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	North Ridge T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
	West Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Unfinished T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a PG13
	Southwest Face (Harding Route) T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Friendly Muscle T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	East Ridge T 3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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	Tuolumne Alpine Triple Crown T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	12,349 ft	3,764 m
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Description

Mt. Conness (named after former California senator John Conness) straddles Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest, forming the eastern border of the Park. It is the third highest peak in Yosemite National Park (first is Mt. Lyell at 13,114 ft, second is Mt. Dana at 13,061 ft). The Conness Glacier lies to the east.

Getting There

The most direct way to approach both the North Ridge and West Ridge routes is from the trailhead at Saddlebag Lake (10,060'). A longer approach from Tuolumne Meadows to Young Lakes is also possible. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Conness

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a 4 ● East Ridge Trad, Alpine
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c 260 ● North Ridge Trad, Alpine
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 379 ● West Ridge Trad, Alpine 10 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 25 ● Tuolumne Alpine Triple Crown Trad, Alpine
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 93 ● Southwest Face (Harding Route) Trad, Alpine 9 pitches