Half Dome

Yosemite National Park

Hiking to the top of Half Dome through Little Yosemite Valley and up the cables on the back side of the dome is a long day hike. This route is busy with lots of hikers on the trail each and every day, especially on weekends. On the cables I have seen men, women and children freak out, this can be a scary place.

Hiking the trail at night and reaching the cables at sunrise is a great way to enjoy the climb. I would not make a night hike attempt on my first try, you really need to know the trail to avoid getting lost in the dark of night. Seeing sunrise on top of Half Dome is an exciting moment to experience in Yosemite National Park.

The cables are open between mid May to mid October. I like the last weekend of September for my climbs.

Half Dome

Half Dome