



Half Dome
Half Dome rises like a granite crown above Yosemite Valley, and the 16-mile round-trip hike to its summit is the ultimate California badge of honor. You'll haul yourself up steel cables, clip in for the final 400 feet, and earn 360-degree views that'll have you catching your breath for more than one reason.
Challenging day hike
Steel cable ascent
Lottery permit required
16-mile round trip
Tips
⛰️"one of the best ways to experience Yosemite"
💪"worth every bit of effort"
🧤bring gloves for the cables (cheap work gloves work fine)
Half Dome




Half Dome rises like a granite crown above Yosemite Valley, and the 16-mile round-trip hike to its summit is the ultimate California badge of honor. You'll haul yourself up steel cables, clip in for the final 400 feet, and earn 360-degree views that'll have you catching your breath for more than one reason.
Challenging day hike
Steel cable ascent
Lottery permit required
16-mile round trip
Tips
⛰️"one of the best ways to experience Yosemite"
💪"worth every bit of effort"
🧤bring gloves for the cables (cheap work gloves work fine)