A long day hike from Yosemite Valley past Vernal and Nevada Falls to the granite summit of Half Dome. The final ascent climbs Sub Dome's exposed steps, then a steep cable route to the top.
Highlights
- Vernal and Nevada Falls
- Sub Dome granite steps
- Summit cables and Visor
Good to know
- About 16-18 miles round trip, 10-13 hours
- Roughly 4,800-5,500 feet of ascent
- Cables permit by lottery; gloves needed
