Directions to park: From Fresno, take 41 N to the town of Oakhurst. From Oakhurst, continue to follow 41 N (headed to Yosemite). Go approx. 4 miles untill Road 632 just past a green sign with the printed destinations "Fresno Dome" and "Bass Lake" on the right side of the road. Follow this road for 13 miles (signs are provided to direct the traveller to Fresno Dome). At the 9 mile mark, the road turns into a "bumpy" dirt logging road. CAUTION: logging traffic does exist (BIG TRUCKS!!) and large potholes are a concern if you are travelling in a car (4x4 or sturdy "beater" vehicle recommended). At the 13 mile mark, a stone marker with the words "Fresno Dome" on it sits on the right side of the road. Park here or along the right side prior to the sign (ensure there is ample clearance for other vehicles and logging trucks). Hike downhill from the right side of the road and over a creek. After passing over the creek, one will pick up a trail 50 yard on the other side of the creek. Follow this south and then up moderate terrain along a hillside. This will take one directly to Wamello. Fresno Dome sits at the 7500 ft elevation level, so this makes it a seasonal climbing area. The best time of the year to climb at this well kept secret is summer through late fall. Access in the spring may present a problem due to the left over winter snow fall (the dirt section of the road is not maintained). Generally, Fresno Dome is charaterized as moderate multi-pitch slab climbing with a "somewhat" challenging runout factor. Such runout classics are: Friction Dandy and Friction Addiction. The South Face of Wamello is hosts a number of local classics. The area is in need of an updated guide. The last guide printed was done by Mark Spencer titled Southern Yosemite Climbs (out of print) including such areas as Shuteye Ridge, The Ball and Hawk Dome. Wamello also features a good hand full of sport routes ranging from 5.8 to 5.12. Other recommended routes: East Buttress called the South Pillar 5.9 (1st pitch is 5.9, then 5.6 for the next three pitches), Whiskey Bill (5.8, 4 pitches) and Buggery On The High Seas 5.10b (aka Direct South Face), a 2 pitch variation of Whiskey Bill).

Camp-sites: Sierra National Forest established campsties a mile from parking area.

Online-guidebooks:

• Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides

Cheap Healthy Eats:

• The Mountain House Resturant moderately price but plenty o' food served! Locate north just outside of Oakhurst on the 41. Tasty grub to sample: The Sante Fe Ranch Burger and the Georgia Peacan pie
• Yosemite Roasting Co. for tasty espresso and fruit filled pastries (in Oakhurst).
  

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Access: Park - Open - Hazards: Hunters with GUNS!, "Tourons" throwing debris from the top of cliff - Wear Helmet.

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