El Capitan
4.8

Climbing spots

El Capitan

Yosemite Village, United States

El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite monolith, dominates the western end of Yosemite Valley and is a world-renowned climbing destination. First summited in 1958 by Warren Harding, its vertical face continues to challenge rock climbers globally.

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Apr–May, Sep–Oct

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