North Dome, Yosemite National Park

Name: North Dome
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#30 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Hill

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North Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California. It is the southernmost summit of Indian Ridge, 0.6 miles north of Washington Column and the Royal Arches on the northeastern wall of Yosemite Valley. It can be reached by trail from the Tioga Pass Road, or by going up the Yosemite Falls trail and heading east. It can also be reached from Mirror Lakes by the Snow Creek Falls trail going north around Indian Rock and then south again on the Tioga Pass Road trail. The South Face is precipitous. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7546 ftCoordinates: 37°45'25"N, 119°33'36"W

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North Dome – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mirror Lake, Royal Arch Cascade, Tenaya Canyon, Washington Column.

0.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Mirror Lake is a serene and picturesque body of water that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustle of city life. This small, seasonal lake is known for its crystal-clear reflections of the surrounding cliffs, including...
0.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West
20 min walk • Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet high and are usually dry by June.
1.1 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park
27 min walk • Tenaya Canyon is a dramatic and dangerous canyon in Yosemite National Park, California, USA, that runs from the outlet of Tenaya Lake 10 miles down to Yosemite Valley, carrying water in Tenaya Creek through a series of spectacular cascades and pools and thence into a deep canyon...
0.6 miS
Rock
Washington Column, Yosemite National Park
15 min walk • Washington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. It is east of the Royal Arches, behind the Ahwahnee Hotel. North Dome is above it. Washington Column can be viewed from many points in Yosemite Valley, including the trail to Mirror Lake.
0.8 miSW
Climbing
Royal Arches, Yosemite National Park
20 min walk • The Royal Arches refers to a cliff containing natural occurring granite exfoliation arches, located below North Dome and rising above Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park, California.
1.1 miW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Lehamite Falls, Yosemite West
29 min walk • Lehamite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park. It consists of a long series of steep cascades that fall 1,180 feet into Yosemite Valley, in a manner similar to Sentinel Fall.
0.8 miSW
Climbing
Royal Arches Route, Yosemite National Park
20 min walk • The Royal Arches Route is a technical climbing route in California's Yosemite Valley on the Royal Arches wall. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.
1.5 miSW
Tudor Revival architecture
LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite National Park
39 min walk • The LeConte Memorial Lodge, now known as the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, is a structure in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. LeConte is spelled variously as Le Conte or as Leconte.
0.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Basket Dome, Yosemite National Park
18 min walk • Basket Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. Basket Dome was named from a Native American legend involving a woman carrying a basket, who was turned by anger into stone, forming the dome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Dome?

Nearby attractions include Washington Column, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Basket Dome, Yosemite National Park (18 min walk), Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West (20 min walk), Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park (21 min walk).

How to get to North Dome by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Dome:

Bus

Valley Shuttle Stop #3 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (27 min walk)