Snake Dike

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Snake Dike is a classic, runout slab and dike rock climbing route on the southwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.


Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf multi-pitch climbing route
rock climbing route
traditional climbing route
accessRestriction subject to Yosemite National Park regulations
approachFrom Happy Isles trailhead
approachVia John Muir Trail
Mist Trail
bestSeason early fall
late spring
summer
climbsFace southwest face of Half Dome
commitmentGrade Grade III
descentVia Half Dome cables route
difficultySummary moderate technical grade with serious protection spacing
finishesNear summit of Half Dome
firstAscentBy Chris Fredericks
Eric Beck
Jim Bridwell
firstAscentDate 1965
followsFeature prominent dike
gradeYDS 5.7 R
hazard afternoon thunderstorms
potential long falls due to runouts
inGuidebook Yosemite Valley climbing guides
locatedIn California
United States
Yosemite National Park
locatedOn Half Dome
notableFor classic Yosemite slab route
exposed but moderate climbing
long runouts between protection bolts
numberOfPitches 8
popularity very popular
protectionType bolts
traditional gear
recommendedRack light traditional rack
recommendedRopeLength 60 meter rope or longer
region Sierra Nevada
requires long approach hike
route-finding skills
rockType granite
style runout climbing
slab climbing
viewOf Liberty Cap
Nevada Fall
Yosemite Valley

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Half Dome
famousClimbingRoute

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