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Mount Starr King Area

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Description

A set of three granite domes visually dominating most of the canyon of the Illilouette. The northern dome is the tallest, and is where climbing routes have been established. Lines climb Starr King from all directions, so one can choose somewhat based on weather and time of day. The California Geological Survey called Starr King and Half Dome unclimbable in the late nineteenth century, and both were climbed for the first time shortly after.

Getting There

A network of pack trails lead from trailheads along Glacier Point Road to the vicinity of Starr King. Once in sight, it's hard to lose.

Summitpost and a discussion on Supertopo helped my party get there.

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Mt. Starr King - SW Face: West Face, West Flake, The Raven, SW/Ilillouette Face, Nuts and Bolts, Feed the Slog, Everyone's a Star, Starr Struck.
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original photo by QITNL (Joe); used with permission. overlay by Clint

Mt. Starr King - SW Face: West Face, West Flake, The Raven, SW/Ilillouette Face, Nuts and Bolts, Feed the Slog, Everyone's a Star, Starr Struck. original photo by QITNL (Joe); used with permissio…

Mount Starr King with some of its neighboring domes, and the Clark Range crest featured nicely on the horizon.

An alternate approach up the west side gully is possible.
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Guidebook says class 3, I thought it was class 4. Very clean, worth the extra effort.

An alternate approach up the west side gully is possible. Guidebook says class 3, I thought it was class 4. Very clean, worth the extra effort.

Love the early Sierra Club register boxes.

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Slater

Any updates on water availability? It’s been a pretty dry year. Thanks. Jun 29, 2021