McCannster - Aug 5, 2024 8:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2024
Dayhike, with Lyell
Cool peak, only took 50 minutes roundtrip from the col.
laxatives - Sep 26, 2023 12:01 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2023
Fun Solo Traverse
Bagged my first solo class 3! Felt pretty exposed, especially during the ridge traversal, but I got a lot more confidence as the route progressed. The rock is significantly more stable near the crest than down below. The section with the leaning "bookcases" is much easier as a mantle from the opposite direction (towards Lyell) than as a chimney in the forward direction (toward Maclure summit).
Deb - Jul 9, 2018 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
SE Ridge Dayhike
Another “quick” 27-mile trip to tag Maclure via SE ridge. Quite fun when staying on ridge proper; found some Class 3+ moves along the way. Better views than Lyell.
trexkerry - Dec 31, 2017 8:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2017
After Lyell
Maclure is fairly straightforward, the first half is more of a boulder field and the top half has a more class three climbing on solid rock, with a few narrowish ledges thrown in. Sierra Club register box is bolted on summit.
colinr - Oct 6, 2017 12:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2017
Ascended SE ridge from the col after bagging Lyell. The rock was better than it looked from afar. I stayed on the top edge of the ridge for most of the scramble, and this was better (more enjoyable) than the class 2-3 ledges below.
jdmorris - Oct 12, 2015 12:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2015
Maclure & Lyell Dayhike
I headed up the ridge from the col after climbing Lyell. Near the 'spiky' granite 'pinnacle' where the easy 2nd class ends, a use-trail forms and it even seemed to be well ducked for a while. Unfortunately, I couldn't resist the call of the ridge proper when the use-trail continued low and I don't know how the rest of the use-trail goes. The ridge proper was slightly loose but a fun and mellow scramble up and down.
Romain - Jun 20, 2015 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2015
From Lyell-Maclure Col
Climbed the ridge from the Lyell-Maclure col. It took 45 minutes. This is actually a very nice scramble if you stay on the very crest of the ridge. It has nice exposure and nice moves. Difficulties are passed on the climber's right (North) side of the ridge. Most of the climb is class 2 with the occasional class 3 move on the higher reaches. Recommended if you have time after descending Lyell. The view of Yosemite is actually better from Maclure as you can see Half Dome. Trip report
Up from the col. An easy scramble to the top. Nice views of some rare California glaciers from the top!
cab - Jul 1, 2013 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Tuolumne Meadows
Dayhike of Lyell & Maclure from Tuolumne Meadows. Maclure's east ridge is a really fun climb with solid Class 3 if you stay directly on the ridge. Cool views of Mt. Lyell from the summit.
mengbo - Sep 6, 2011 12:47 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2011
Register Needs Pen
Camped at 10,700 ft near Lyell Fork. Need a new pen in the register!
dkangas - Jul 28, 2011 1:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2011
With Lyell
After Lyell from the Lyell-McClure col. Stayed on the ridge to avoid the ample snow.
Vitaliy M. - Jun 28, 2011 5:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2011
McCannster - Aug 5, 2024 8:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2024
Dayhike, with LyellCool peak, only took 50 minutes roundtrip from the col.
laxatives - Sep 26, 2023 12:01 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2023
Fun Solo TraverseBagged my first solo class 3! Felt pretty exposed, especially during the ridge traversal, but I got a lot more confidence as the route progressed. The rock is significantly more stable near the crest than down below. The section with the leaning "bookcases" is much easier as a mantle from the opposite direction (towards Lyell) than as a chimney in the forward direction (toward Maclure summit).
Deb - Jul 9, 2018 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
SE Ridge DayhikeAnother “quick” 27-mile trip to tag Maclure via SE ridge. Quite fun when staying on ridge proper; found some Class 3+ moves along the way. Better views than Lyell.
trexkerry - Dec 31, 2017 8:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2017
After LyellMaclure is fairly straightforward, the first half is more of a boulder field and the top half has a more class three climbing on solid rock, with a few narrowish ledges thrown in. Sierra Club register box is bolted on summit.
colinr - Oct 6, 2017 12:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2017
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Liberator16 - Jul 31, 2017 10:21 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
Scramble up SE RidgeTough scramble up from the majestic Lyell-Maclure col, had to rope on the way down because it was so steep. Nice SPS emblem register on top.
CWessels - Jul 27, 2016 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2016
Lyell and Maclure DayhikeAscended SE ridge from the col after bagging Lyell. The rock was better than it looked from afar. I stayed on the top edge of the ridge for most of the scramble, and this was better (more enjoyable) than the class 2-3 ledges below.
jdmorris - Oct 12, 2015 12:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2015
Maclure & Lyell DayhikeI headed up the ridge from the col after climbing Lyell. Near the 'spiky' granite 'pinnacle' where the easy 2nd class ends, a use-trail forms and it even seemed to be well ducked for a while. Unfortunately, I couldn't resist the call of the ridge proper when the use-trail continued low and I don't know how the rest of the use-trail goes. The ridge proper was slightly loose but a fun and mellow scramble up and down.
Romain - Jun 20, 2015 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2015
From Lyell-Maclure ColClimbed the ridge from the Lyell-Maclure col. It took 45 minutes. This is actually a very nice scramble if you stay on the very crest of the ridge. It has nice exposure and nice moves. Difficulties are passed on the climber's right (North) side of the ridge. Most of the climb is class 2 with the occasional class 3 move on the higher reaches. Recommended if you have time after descending Lyell. The view of Yosemite is actually better from Maclure as you can see Half Dome. Trip report
wmolland - Jul 23, 2014 9:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2014
From the colUp from the col. An easy scramble to the top. Nice views of some rare California glaciers from the top!
cab - Jul 1, 2013 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2013
Tuolumne MeadowsDayhike of Lyell & Maclure from Tuolumne Meadows. Maclure's east ridge is a really fun climb with solid Class 3 if you stay directly on the ridge. Cool views of Mt. Lyell from the summit.
mengbo - Sep 6, 2011 12:47 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2011
Register Needs PenCamped at 10,700 ft near Lyell Fork. Need a new pen in the register!
dkangas - Jul 28, 2011 1:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2011
With LyellAfter Lyell from the Lyell-McClure col. Stayed on the ridge to avoid the ample snow.
Vitaliy M. - Jun 28, 2011 5:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2011
From LyellWith Chad and Maxim
Princess Buttercup - Nov 8, 2010 8:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
Traverse from LyellNot as loose as it might appear, nice views of the glacier both north and south. Long slog home, though... ;-)
ckerth - Aug 23, 2010 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
Lyell / Maclure ColCamped near tree line along the Lyell Fork. Climbed Lyell and Maclure from the col.
seano - Aug 22, 2010 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
From LyellDaytrip from Tuolomne. More fun and shorter than it looks. Trip report
mrchad9 - Jul 26, 2010 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2010
From LyellOver from Lyell like most everyone. With Vitaliy and Max. Perfect conditions and views.
Found the route to be quite enjoyable and not as loose as expected. Inclement weather just held out for us.
SkyPilot84 - Dec 10, 2009 8:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
SE Ridge16 hours in the tent on account of snow.
danman3156 - Aug 11, 2009 1:40 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
SE RidgeOvernight trip, cold and snowy. I wish I brought my skiis to descend the thousands of feet of untracked power on the Lyell Glacier!