Sentinel Dome
| Sentinel Dome | |
|---|---|
Sentinel Dome | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,127 ft (2,477 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Parent peak | Illilouette Ridge |
| Coordinates | 37°43′23″N 119°35′03″W / 37.723094928°N 119.584304967°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Half Dome |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Granite dome |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike up northeast slope. |
Sentinel Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. It lies on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southwest of Glacier Point and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northeast of Profile Cliff.
The view from the top offers a 360 degree view of Yosemite Valley and surroundings. One can see Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, North Dome, Basket Dome, and much more. Sentinel Dome provides a 360 degree view of the night sky and it and nearby Glacier Point are popular places for stargazing.