Sep 22, 2025 · Backpackers, including those who want to camp in Little Yosemite Valley, should request a Half Dome permit with their wilderness permit. Rising nearly 5,000 feet above …

Jul 16, 2017 · How to hike Half Dome in Yosemite NP step-by-step. How to get a permit, hiking with kids, and lots of photos so you know what to expect.

Jan 21, 2025 · In this guide I'll tell you how to overcome your fears and show you gear that you can use to ascend safely. When does Half Dome open? Technically it's open all year, but the …

Apr 15, 2025 · The Half Dome hike is a full-day wilderness adventure. You’ll pass waterfalls, alpine forests, granite steps, and finally ascend the steep, slick rock face of Half Dome using …

The Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park is one of the world's greatest day hikes. This guide includes tips, photos, logistics, and more!

At 14 to 16 miles roundtrip and an elevation gain of 4,800 feet, climbing Half Dome via the cables is neither for the faint of heart nor the beginner hiker. Here are some tips for those who are …

Best Time to Visit: You can't climb Half Dome unless the cables are up, which is generally from late May or early June through Columbus Day weekend in October. The waterfalls will be …

Jan 14, 2025 · This guide covers absolutely everything you need to know to attempt a safe summit up the trail: from where to park, to what to pack, to training, to even tips-and-tricks for …

Mar 2, 2025 · Climbing the cable route up several hundred feet of steep granite slab delivers a thrill that partly explains the hike’s enormous popularity.

May 23, 2025 · Permits are required for the cable section since 2010 to keep the route safer and less crowded, and these are handed out by lottery. This travel guide for the Half Dome hike …