"There is another way to access Herring Creek Dome from the top -- to go this way you would drive out to Pinecrest Peak but I am not familiar with this approach. Perhaps someone else can comment on this."
Due to a few steep and sandy sections, the road to Pinecrest Peak is best travelled in a 4WD vehicle. There is a nice small flat parking area near the summit.
Just below the Pinecrest Peak is the Red Herring Dihedral area, a short section of overhanging cliff visible from below. Two routes have been establisher here, Red Herring (5.8, clean pro) and Lakeview Arete (5.10a, bolted to chains). Both feature strenuous overhanging face climbing.
Sorry bro, but not even a 6x6 could make it to the top of Herring Creek Dome. *I* know you meant Pinecrest Peak, but those who haven't been there might get a bit confoozled.
There are two ranger stations to get fire permits. Both are on Hiway 108. The first is in in Mi-Wuk Village and he second is at the turn off from 108 for Pinecrest and Dodge Ridge Ski area, about a mile before Strawberry.
Dragger - Mar 7, 2005 8:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks, Mungeclimber. I've added your info to the Main Page under "Getting There."
Happy climbing!
Carolyn
Dragger - Mar 7, 2005 8:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for all the info, Brutus. I've added it to the main page of Herring Creek Dome.
Happy climbing!
Carolyn
mungeclimber - Mar 3, 2005 8:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentMarmot Mountain Works in Berkeley
Planet Granite in Santa Clara
mungeclimber - Mar 3, 2005 8:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentOften laden with snow in the early season, it is possible to otherwise drive to the top of the dome, and walk down and around to the base.
4x4 helps, but is not mandatory, at least some clearance is required. e.g. a Toyota Tacoma 2x2 can make it in most seasons after the snow melts.
brutus of wyde - Mar 5, 2005 11:35 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled Comment"There is another way to access Herring Creek Dome from the top -- to go this way you would drive out to Pinecrest Peak but I am not familiar with this approach. Perhaps someone else can comment on this."
Due to a few steep and sandy sections, the road to Pinecrest Peak is best travelled in a 4WD vehicle. There is a nice small flat parking area near the summit.
Just below the Pinecrest Peak is the Red Herring Dihedral area, a short section of overhanging cliff visible from below. Two routes have been establisher here, Red Herring (5.8, clean pro) and Lakeview Arete (5.10a, bolted to chains). Both feature strenuous overhanging face climbing.
Nice page! Brutus
brutus of wyde - Mar 5, 2005 3:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentSorry bro, but not even a 6x6 could make it to the top of Herring Creek Dome. *I* know you meant Pinecrest Peak, but those who haven't been there might get a bit confoozled.
Dragger - Mar 7, 2005 8:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks, Mungeclimber. I've added your info to the Main Page under "Getting There."
Happy climbing!
Carolyn
Dragger - Mar 7, 2005 8:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for all the info, Brutus. I've added it to the main page of Herring Creek Dome.
Happy climbing!
Carolyn
keema - Jul 18, 2008 10:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Ranger StationsThere are two ranger stations to get fire permits. Both are on Hiway 108. The first is in in Mi-Wuk Village and he second is at the turn off from 108 for Pinecrest and Dodge Ridge Ski area, about a mile before Strawberry.
Dragger - Aug 19, 2008 2:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Ranger StationsThanks Dan -- I added your info! Carolyn