Sep 22, 2025 · Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a great challenge to many hikers.

Half Dome is a quartz monzonite batholith at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape. One side …

Yosemite’s Half Dome hike combines its most iconic attraction and most prestigious hike. Half Dome’s uniquely identifiable face stands proudly over the eastern end of Yosemite Valley. The trail to Half …

Jan 9, 2026 · The hike up to Half Dome, towering over the Yosemite Valley at 8846 feet, is one of the great bucket list hikes. You'll pass iconic waterfalls, hike through majestic sequoias, and then pull …

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.

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!

Feb 26, 2025 · In this guide we share what to expect, what to pack, and how to prepare for hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

Apr 15, 2025 · Half Dome is one of the most legendary and challenging day hikes in the United States. Towering nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley, its distinctive granite dome has long drawn …

Dec 24, 2025 · There’s hiking in Yosemite—and then there’s Half Dome. If you’re planning to summit this legendary granite monolith, you are in for an adventure of a life-time. The Half Dome hike is a …

Dec 31, 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 tackling the cables …