North Dome
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North Dome | |
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Royal Arches and North Dome (top) as seen from Yosemite Valley |
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Elevation | 7,542 ft (2,298 m) |
Location | California, USA |
Range | Sierra Nevada |
Coordinates | |
Topo map | USGS Yosemite Falls |
Type | Granite dome |
Age of rock | Cretaceous |
Easiest route | hike |
North Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. It is the southern summit of Indian Ridge, 0.6 mi (0.96 km) north of Washington Column 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.
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- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau