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Half Dome

Yosemite National Park, CA
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Starting Up the Cables
Great view over the valley
Clouds moving in fast
Heading back down the cables
212 visitor photos
Ranked #2 of 45 attractions in Yosemite National Park
5.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Hiking, Rock climbing, Mountaineering
Traveler Description: NOTE: As of January 13, 2012, more details were released about the new lottery process for Half Dome permits (this is a temporary process in places... more »
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Wilmette, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Beautiful Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We did not hike to half dome. Very strenuous hike, must be in really good shape and have proper equipment to hike. More

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corning ne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“awesome views .”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

the whole layout of parking area is great and the store /gift shop was well stocked . More

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Irving, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Extactic view of the Yosemite - Half dome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Yes and yes and yes....They have very much improved the pavements and ropes to walk up to half dome...a true experience especially from the trial head end to climbing the half dome rock and deep valley below is breath taking..... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Spectacular hike... Consider coming in through the "back door"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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I did this hike years ago going up the traditional route from Happy Isles. It's a long hike and all uphill to the top (18 miles) but the sceneary is woundeful and the view from the top is over the top. Last August I came in through the back door meaning we started our 3 day backpack from the Sunrise... More

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Long Beach, CA USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
“Climbers scrambling like squirrels up a tree”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The rock is magnificent. Watching the climbers scale the face is breathtaking. More

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Fresno, CA
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134 reviews 134 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Beautiful views...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

be prepared for a long hike up and back, reservations may be required. Can be done in a day. More

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SF Bay Area, California
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Half of a gaint granite dome. The other half has disappeared.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Half Dome sits at the upper end of Yoosemite Valley. If you go there in daylight , you will see it. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Experience of a Lifetime but be prepared!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We hiked up Half Dome in July 2011, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life so far!! The weather was perfect, and there was so many picture opportunities along the way. I would recommend this to any person who likes adventure, nature, and exercise. However, I must admit that I did not read up enough... More

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Los Angeles
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Love it, do it! Lots of people, so arrive early. Make sure to bring plenty of water More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
1
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This place, though a tuff trip, gives u an amazing view. Its all worth the many hours you put into climbing up and down on your way up here. A must do atraction when in Yosemite More

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