Record SL-821298 · Wikidata Q96414296
Washington Column
No list classifications
Elevation
1,813
m
5,947 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
37.7485° N,
119.5600° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWashington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. It is east of the Royal Arches, behind the Ahwahnee Hotel. North Dome is above it. Washington Column can be viewed from many points in Yosemite Valley, including the trail to Mirror Lake. Washington Column has numerous rock climbing routes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dome | 2,299 m | N 1° | 0.9 km |
| Basket Dome | 2,315 m | NE 26° | 1.9 km |
| Ahwiyah Point | 2,103 m | E 83° | 2.1 km |
| Grizzly Peak | 1,846 m | S 158° | 2.2 km |
| Half Dome | 2,694 m | E 97° | 2.4 km |
| Moran Point | 1,915 m | SW 236° | 2.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Days After | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Direct Route | I. Washington Column | 5c | 124 m |
| The Prow | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Nowhere Man | I. Washington Column | 6b | 124 m |
| Jo Jo | I. Washington Column | 6b | 124 m |
| Mideast Crisis | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Power Failure | I. Washington Column | 6c | 124 m |
| Southern Man | I. Washington Column | 6a | 124 m |
| Astroman | I. Washington Column | 6c+ | 124 m |
| South Face | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Electric Ladyland | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| The Re-Animator | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Skull Queen | I. Washington Column | 5b | 124 m |
| Bad Ass Momma | Royal Arches Boulder Cracks | 7a | 576 m |
| Space Invaders | Royal Arches Boulder Cracks | 7a+ | 576 m |
| Back To The Slammer | L. Apathy Buttress | 6a+ | 679 m |
| Apathy Buttress | L. Apathy Buttress | 5c | 679 m |
| Mid-Life Crisis | Eastern Royal Arches | 6a+ | 799 m |
| Arches Terrace | Eastern Royal Arches | 5b | 799 m |
| 1096 | Eastern Royal Arches | 6b+ | 799 m |
| Hershey Highway | Eastern Royal Arches | 5b | 799 m |
| Arches Terrace Direct | Eastern Royal Arches | 6c | 799 m |
| Hang Dog Flyer | Eastern Royal Arches | 7b+ | 799 m |
| Move Like a Stud | Eastern Royal Arches | 6b+ | 799 m |
| [Redacted] | Eastern Royal Arches | 6a | 799 m |