Fresno Dome is a dominant granite dome rising in isolation above the forest of Soquel Meadow in the Sierra National Forest in Madera County, California. The dome as known to the Mono Indians as "the greeting place" ("wah-me-yelo").

For a moderately challenging climb and a wonderful place to picnic, watch the sunrise or set, and star gaze hike to the top of Fresno Dome. Pack some food & water, a jacket, and flashlight, and you can linger long enough to catch the sun melting away into the hazy Western horizon.

Fresno Dome Rock Climbers Guide - Bonus Crags, Lewis Creek, Lost In The Forest, Ukraine Dome, Willow

Discover this 1.5-mile out-and-back trail near Oakhurst, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and rock climbing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through December.

Located on Boggy Meadow adjacent to Big Creek, Fresno Dome Campground is conveniently located near the Fresno Dome trail which provides wonderful views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains.

Aug 8, 2021 · The Fresno Dome trail is a short one, just 1.6 miles long roundtrip. Shortly after I hit the trail, it crossed a small creek that had dried up but it was still lush with Bigalow’s Sneezeweed finishing up their blooms for the year.

Fresno Dome is better defined by the Mono Indians as "the greeting place" (pronounced "wah-me-yelo"). For the rest of us, we've managed to "tame" it to our own liking as just "Wamello". Over the years, Wamello has inspired countless climbers with its …

Aug 24, 2010 · Follow this (lots of pot holes, some dirt) for approximately 16 miles (past Fresno Dome campground) until you see the large Fresno Dome trailhead parking sign on your right. 115 Total Climbs Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Oct 6, 2023 · There were plenty of multipitch options on the dome, but the classic South Pillar 5.7+ seemed like a good place to start. Climbing four pitches up a sea of knobs, it’s the most popular route on the dome and had been on my To-do List for some time.

Located on Boggy Meadow adjacent to Big Creek, Fresno Dome Campground is conveniently located near the Fresno Dome trail which provides wonderful views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains.