Half Dome

Hike Name: Half Dome Location: central CA Length: 17 miles Submitted by: lonewalker Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more California trail reviews California national parks California state parks
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Description
Start at Happy Isles and follow trail up past Vernal Falls via the Mist Trail (at times very wet), or the Muir Trail (a little longer, but less steep), continue up over Neveda Falls, and into Little Yosemite Valley, and then switch back up the east side of half dome via the 'Thousands Steps', and if you are not faint of heart, continue over the saddle and up the cables. Spectacular view once you're on top. Go back the way you came. Appoximate time: 4-6 hours up and 3-5 hours down. 1-2 hour on top to eat, rest, and enjoy the views.

Directions to Hike
Can take park shuttle to Happy Isles, or walk .5 miles from Camp Curry.

Contact Information
Yosemite National Park
PO Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
phone: 209-372-0200

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