Half Dome via Little Yosemite Valley
Want to summit Half Dome?
Here are all the backpacking trips with a Half Dome summit
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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
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 October 1 and October 19
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Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Happy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Happy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley |
| Camp Area | Little Yosemite Valley |