Along the way, you'll see outstanding views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Liberty Cap, Half Dome, and—from the shoulder and summit—panoramic views of Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra. Most hikers take 10 to 12 hours to hike to Half Dome and back; some take longer.

Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week when the cables are up (as called for in the Half Dome Stewardship Plan in order to protect wilderness character, reduce crowding, protect natural and cultural resources, and improve safety).

2021年12月3日 · (A permit is now required for day hikers and backpackers hiking to Half Dome.) Read more about the Half Dome hike. Camping on the Way to Half Dome. The first camping available is at the Little Yosemite Valley Campground: camping is not permitted between Yosemite Valley and Little Yosemite Valley.

View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42).

2024年8月8日 · Half Dome, one of Yosemite National Park's most familiar sights, rises nearly 5,000 feet above the Valley floor. In 1865, this granite dome was considered "perfectly inaccessible," but thousands of Yosemite hikers now reach the top each year by following a strenuous trail from the Yosemite Valley floor.

2019年8月7日 · Hiking Half Dome. View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42). Duration: 9 minutes, 42 seconds

2024年11月25日 · Hiking Half Dome. View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42). Duration: 9 minutes, 42 seconds

2024年5月30日 · Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week when the cables are up, even for backpackers with wilderness permits. The quota for Half Dome permits for backpackers is about 75 permits per day.

What trail do I use to camp overnight while hiking Half Dome? The following trailheads allow (and require) you to stay at the Little Yosemite Valley Campground on the first night of your trip: From Yosemite Valley: Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley

2023年11月1日 · Half Dome Permits If you're planning to hike to the top of Half Dome, you need a Half Dome permit, which you can request on your wilderness permit application. (This is a different process than if you're planning to day-hike to Half Dome.)