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Washington Column
Reflection of trees and Washington Column in lake, Yosemite National Park, Calif. LCCN95514093.tif
Reflection of trees and Washington Column in lake. North Dome is above, left of Washington Column
Highest point
Elevation 6,347 ft (1,935 m) NAVD 88
Geography
Location Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S.
Parent range Sierra Nevada
Topo map USGS Washington Column
Geology
Age of rock Cretaceous
Mountain type Granite dome
Climbing
Easiest route Trail hike from the north, class 1

Washington 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.

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