Pothole Dome

Both Mary and I were looking to escape the heat of the valley and go for a sightseeing stroll. We decided to explore the area around Pothole Dome.

The trail begins by skirting the eastern edge of the splendid Tuolumne Meadows.

The Tuolumne River flows through a series of stunning granite cascades and riffles here.

Foam patterns.

More foam patterns

Just northwest of Pothole Dome the river flows across a huge expanse of smooth granite.

then enters another fine meadow.

 We left the river and hiked crosscountry to the top of Pothole Dome (right foreground).

  

This is an easy and rewarding hike with few crowds (except on the dome). Just what Mary and I were looking for.