Half Dome via Little Yosemite Valley
Want to summit Half Dome?
Here are all the backpacking trips with a Half Dome summit
Itinerary
Happy Isles Trailhead
3.7 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
10.7 mi • 3,000 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
Reservations
Until Sep 30
Permits are required and quota is limitedOption 2
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.
Option 3
Option 4
In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM PDT
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM PDT
No additional permits are released
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the permit application:
| Entry Point | Happy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Happy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley |
| Camp Area | Little Yosemite Valley |