Half Dome

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10.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 20 min
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4,639 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Yosemite National Park.

This trail goes by Nature Center at Happy Isles, Sierra Point, Vernal Fall Footbridge, Vernal Fall, Emerald Pool, Silver Apron, Nevada Fall, and Half Dome.

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    1 month, 3 weeks ago
    Classic hike with great views. Crowded depending on time of year you go
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Alternate Routes

  1. 1
    Half Dome via John Muir Trail
    DIFFICULT 8.8 mi
  2. 2
    Little Yosemite Valley via John Muir Trail
    DIFFICULT 6.4 mi
  3. 3
    Little Yosemite Valley via Half Dome Trail and John Muir Trail
    DIFFICULT 7.7 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. 1
    Half Dome Loop via John Muir Trail
    DIFFICULT 16.7 mi
  2. 2
    Falls View Loop via Bike Path
    DIFFICULT 6.0 mi
  3. 3
    Vernal Fall via Mist Trail
    EASY 1.5 mi
  4. 4
    Glacier Point via Southside Drive
    DIFFICULT 4.6 mi
  5. 5
    Taft Point Loop via Sentinel Dome Trail
    DIFFICULT 5.1 mi
  6. 6
    Little Yosemite Valley via Panorama Trail
    DIFFICULT 7.2 mi
  7. 7
    mirror lake trail via Panorama Trail
    DIFFICULT 10.1 mi
  8. 8
    Indian Arch via North Dome Trail
    DIFFICULT 8.7 mi
  9. 9
    Sentinel Dome Trail
    EASY 2.4 mi
  10. 10
    Taft Point via Pohono Trail
    DIFFICULT 12.0 mi