Dozier Dome Explained

Dozier Dome
Elevation Ft:9340
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:40
Prominence Ref:[2]
Map:USA California#USA
Map Size:200
Label Position:bottom
Location:Yosemite National Park, U.S.
Range:Sierra Nevada
Coordinates:37.848°N -119.429°W

Dozier Dome is a granite dome, in the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park. It is named after Jeff Dozier.

Finding Dozier Dome

From the road, it is scarce visible, rarely visited due to the unmarked approach, and no trails leading to its base. It between Medlicott Dome and Pywiack Domes.[3]

From Highway 120, Dozier Dome is the lesser altitude, seen to the right of Medlicott.[4]

Climbing and hiking

Dozier Dome is one of the safest bolted areas of Tuolumne Meadows.[4] On the other hand, the slope is class 3 considered challenging for hiking.[5]

External links and references

Notes and References

  1. 69299. Dozier Dome, California . 2019-02-06.
  2. 69299. Dozier Dome, California . 2019-02-06.
  3. Web site: Dozier Dome California, United States, North America . summitpost.org . 2 February 2019 . Misha.
  4. Web site: Dozier Dome Rock Climbing . mountainproject.com . 2 February 2019 . Blitzo.
  5. Web site: Dozier Dome Peak 9,205ft P300 Lembert Dome 2x P300 Dog Dome . snwburd.com . Aug 30, 2016 . 2 February 2019 . Burd, Bob.