South Face (Charlotte Dome)

The South Face of Charlotte Dome is a technical alpine rock climbing route.^[1][2] It is featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.^[3] Chris Jones, a member of the first ascent party, wrote that "in Yosemite, the climb would be recognized as one of the best in the Valley. In the backcountry it will probably remain unknown."^[4]

South Face of Charlotte Dome
Location	Kings Canyon National Park, California, United States
Coordinates	36.78230°N 118.479°W / 36.78230; -118.479
Climbing area	Charlotte Dome
Route type	Trad/Alpine
Vertical gain	1,200 feet
Pitches	12
Rating	5.8
Grade	III
First ascent	Galen Rowell, Chris Jones, Fred Beckey, 1970.