Do you have what it takes to hike Half Dome? The hike to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome is one of America’s epic day hikes. Starting in Yosemite Valley you’ll ascend nearly one vertical mile past two impressive waterfalls, through fragrant pine, fir, and cedar forest, then 425 feet up sheer granite on the famed steel cables to the summit, where you’ll enjoy some of the grandest views of your life. If you do it right, you’ll be back down in the valley, celebrating your accomplishment later that evening. While tremendously rewarding, this hike is also one of the Park’s most strenuous. Not sure you have what it takes to make the 15+ mile trek? This step-by-step guidebook will tell you exactly how to hit the train with confidence. Here you’ll find:
• Detailed, specific advice on the proper physical conditioning
• A trail-tested list of what to wear and bring on the hike
• 16 key Points of Interest (POIs) along the trail
• Tips on how to secure hard-to-get accommodations in the valley
One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome, with its can-do approach, nuts-and-bolts advice, and practical tips, will leave you wondering why you’ve waited so long to embark on this truly special hiking adventure.
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