Record SL-818088 · Wikidata Q4416374
Sentinel Dome
No list classifications
Elevation
2,475
m
8,120 ft
Prominence
98 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
37.7230° N,
119.5843° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSentinel Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. It lies on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southwest of Glacier Point and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northeast of Profile Cliff. The view from the top offers a 360 degree view of Yosemite Valley and surroundings. One can see Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, North Dome, Basket Dome, and much more. Sentinel Dome provides a 360 degree view of the night sky and it and nearby Glacier Point are popular places for stargazing.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Rock | 2,134 m | NW 306° | 1.1 km |
| Union Point | 1,930 m | N 347° | 1.4 km |
| Moran Point | 1,915 m | N 0° | 1.4 km |
| Taft Point | 2,286 m | SW 238° | 2.1 km |
| Lower Brother | 1,791 m | NW 299° | 3.0 km |
| Grizzly Peak | 1,846 m | E 75° | 3.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct North Face | M. Sentinel Rock | 7a+ | 1.1 km |
| Chouinard-Herbert | M. Sentinel Rock | 6c+ | 1.1 km |
| West Face | M. Sentinel Rock | 6c | 1.1 km |
| Steck-Salathe | M. Sentinel Rock | 6a | 1.1 km |
| Cupcake | Glacier Point | 4a | 1.2 km |
| Mental Block | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b | 1.6 km |
| Pohono Pinnacle- Northwest Corner | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5a | 1.6 km |
| Into the Fire | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6c | 1.6 km |
| Vanishing Point | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Unagi | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b | 1.6 km |
| Mantra | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Yin-Yang | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Yama Shama | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6c | 1.6 km |
| The Sphinxter | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5c | 1.6 km |
| Whiskers | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 7a | 1.6 km |
| King Tut's Tomb | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Juan-Tawn | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5c | 1.6 km |
| Boulderfield Gorge | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5c | 1.6 km |
| The Hand Me Down | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6a | 1.6 km |
| Unknown 5.9 | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5c | 1.6 km |
| North Face Pohono Pinnacle | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 4c | 1.6 km |
| Manana | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Brownoser | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5b | 1.6 km |
| Pharaoh's Beard, Regular Route | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5b | 1.6 km |
| Tilted Mitten, Right Side | N. Sentinel Creek Area | 5b | 1.6 km |