The rounded summit of Cloudveil Dome is a popular hike because of its ease in comparison with other Garnet Canyon climbs and allows you to see many of the Garnet summits. Begin at Lupine Meadows and head to the south fork of Garnet Canyon. Camping at the Meadows (with a back country permit) makes the summit bid easier and shorter. From the south fork head between Cloudveil and Nez Perce and traverse the ridge following the climber's trail. There is one exposed move a few hundred meters before the summit. Once you move up and over the detached flake of rock head right (east) and up to the summit. Early season hiking may be recommended to bypass the talus and scree fields by crossing snow fields. You will need Crampons and ice axes for snow travel.