Exfoliating Granite (T14)
This peaks in this area of Yosemite are excellent examples of the exfoliation process in rocks.
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Exfoliating Granite (T14) Details
This section of the Park demonstrates an erosional process known as "exfoliation" which results in granite layers becoming exposed and breaking along parallel lines. Many of the domes in Yosemite were formed through a similar process, such as Half Dome and North Dome. Another example of this process is Turtleback Dome on the Wawona Road (W3). Roadside marker: T14
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
Nearby Parks Around Exfoliating Granite (T14)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Exfoliating Granite (T14)
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0.1 mi away
Yosemite Creek View
This scenic spot offers wonderful views of the Yosemite Creek river basin.
0.1 mi away
Yosemite Creek View (T13)
From this point, you can learn more about granite, which is so much a part of Yosemite.
0.2 mi away
Western Juniper (T12)
Thriving best in isolation, these trees develop into grotesque shapes that are among the most picturesque in Yosemite.
0.8 mi away
Yosemite Creek Campground
This campground has 75 sites and is open July-September.
1.1 mi away
Quaking Aspen Falls
This is a 25-foot, multi-stranded waterfall off Tioga Pass Road.
