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Half Dome Day Hike

Want to summit Half Dome?
Here are all the backpacking trips with a Half Dome summit

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Happy Isles Trailhead
14.2 mi • 5,300 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Half Dome Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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May 24 – Oct 15

Limited number of permits available.

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ClosesMar 3111:59 PM PDT
Mar 1⁠–⁠31
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Closes2 days ahead4 PM PDT
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