North Dome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Dome |
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Royal Arches and North Dome (top) as seen from Yosemite Valley.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,546 ft (2,300 m) NAVD 88 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Yosemite Falls |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Granite dome |
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| Easiest route | Trail hike from the north, class 1 |
North Dome is a cool rock formation found in Yosemite National Park in California. It's a type of mountain called a granite dome. This means it's a rounded, smooth hill made of strong rock called granite.
North Dome is located in the beautiful Yosemite Valley. It sits on the northeastern side of the valley. It's about 0.6 miles (1 km) north of famous spots like Washington Column and the Royal Arches.
Exploring North Dome
North Dome is a popular spot for hikers. You can reach it by following different trails.
How to Get There
One way to get to North Dome is by taking a trail from the Tioga Pass Road. This road is a scenic route through the park.
Another option is to hike up the Yosemite Falls trail. From there, you would head east to reach North Dome.
You can also start your adventure from Mirror Lake. From Mirror Lake, you would follow the Snow Creek Falls trail. This trail goes north around a place called Indian Rock. Then, you would head south again on the Tioga Pass Road trail to find North Dome.
No matter which way you choose, hiking to North Dome offers amazing views of Yosemite National Park!
