Pothole Dome
This granite dome gets its name from the distinctive holes carved out of its surface by glaciers.
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Pothole Dome Details
You can hike to the top of the 250-foot-high dome for some great views of Tuolumne Meadows, the Tuolumne River, and the surrounding mountains. The trailhead, a 2.5-mile roundtrip, starts at the parking lot on the western edge of the meadow.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pothole Dome
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0.5 mi away
Fairview Dome (T28)
This is a classic granite dome typical of those found in the Yosemite landscape.
0.8 mi away
Mount Conness View (T27)
A scenic vantage point where you can get a good view of the rocky face of Mount Conness.
1.2 mi away
Tuolumne Meadows (T29)
This is the largest subalpine meadow in the Sierra Nevada and is a popular destination for with wilderness hikers.
1.8 mi away
Ghost Forest (T26)
The name given to stands of Lodgepole pines that are bleached of color and stripped of bark by invading insects.
