Half Dome at Yosemite National Park Service

Half Dome

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Elevation: 8840+ ft (2694+ m) Half Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, located in northeastern Mariposa County, California, a…
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Towering above the expanse of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome is a distinct and popular rock formation in the Yosemite National Park. The …
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Half Dome is a quartz monzonite batholith at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known ro…
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Facts

Elevation:8,846 ft (2,696 m)
Mountain type:Quartz monzonite batholith

Frequently asked questions

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I made a reservation for an RV nonelectric campsite but only have a tent. Can I still use the campsite?
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If you have questions about a specific campsite, you can call the campground office at the phone number listed in your reservation.
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Permits will be required to hike the cable route on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays
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You can only request six permits per application
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The ground is wet (the cables and rock become very slick when wet); most accidents on the cables occur during wet conditions
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You can apply for seven different dates for a maximum of six hikers
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Permits are required (and checked on the trail), and available only by lottery
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You can climb to the top by following a long path to get the best views of the park
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Be careful in this area on ​​the circular path of the 140 with sheriff's cars and their radars
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Consider bringing used cycling gloves or gloves with traction to protect your hands
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Two fees are charged: one for the application and a second for the actual permit, if you are successful
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Summer weekend and about 50,000 hikers climb it every year
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You will need to apply two days in advance from the day you would like to hike
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Allow at least 10 hours for the demanding hike/climb up 8,800-foot Half Dome
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The granite crest rises more than 4,737 ft above the valley floor
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Hikers should bring leather work gloves to protect their hands from the cables
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Good hikers can reach its summit via a 17-mile round-trip trail from yosemite valley
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Visit in may, the waterfalls are the best then
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It takes only about 30 seconds to make it across the ledge, and technically requires no climbing skills
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Best Time to Hike Half Dome. When permits are available, that’s the best time to hike Half Dome! The cables go up the Friday before Memorial Day and are removed the day after Columbus Day for the wint…
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Always keep your food within arm's reach (or on your back); never leave it unattended
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Happy Isles (via Mist Trail) 14.2 miles / 22.85 km round trip
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