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Half Dome via Little Yosemite Valley

Backpacking2 days14.5 mi (round-trip)
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Itinerary

Happy Isles Trailhead
3.7 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
10.7 mi • 3,000 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
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How to get a permit

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

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Trips starting between June 29 and July 5

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Jan 12⁠–⁠18 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead Passed
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2 releases
Jan 24 at 9 AM PST Passed
Unclaimed permits only
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
3rd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointHappy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley
Exit PointHappy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley
Camp AreaLittle Yosemite Valley

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