Lembert Dome

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Granite dome rock formation soaring 800 feet (240 m) above Tuolumne Meadows and the Tuolumne River

General Information
Length:
Lembert Dome from Tuolomne Meadows Lodge Road: 1.9 mi roundtrip
Lembert Dome Loop: 3.8 mi loop
Elevation Gain:
Lembert Dome from Tuolomne Meadows Lodge Road: 698 ft
Lembert Dome Loop: 839 ft
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
Summer and Fall
Trailhead:
Lembert Dome from Tuolomne Meadows Lodge Road: Tuolomne Meadows Lodge Road Trailhead
Lembert Dome Loop: Lembert Dome And Dog Lake Trailhead
Location:
Website:
Three Rivers, CA Weather Forecast

How to Get There

Lembert Dome from Tuolomne Meadows Lodge Road from Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (59 mi): Take El Portal Rd and Big Oak Flat Rd to Ireland Lake. Follow Tioga Rd/Tioga Pass Rd to Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Rd in Tuolumne County. Follow Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Rd to your destination.

Lembert Dome Loop from Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (58 mi): Take El Portal Rd and Big Oak Flat Rd to Ireland Lake. Follow Tioga Rd/Tioga Pass Rd to Yosemite National Park Rd. Drive to Lembert Dome And Dog Lake Trailhead.

Overview

Lembert Dome is an 800-foot granite dome rising above Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite’s high country, an easy walk up its back side or a challenging climb up the face, with views over the meadows and the Cathedral Range. It is a favorite for sunset and a good first hike in Tuolumne Meadows, reached from Tioga Road.

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