The Half Dome hike is the single most epic hike in California’s Yosemite National Park, with a thrilling and scary cables section at the end of the trail that leads you to panoramic views of the entire Yosemite valley!
Half Dome is normally accessed by the popular Mist Trail, where you’ll get to see two big waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and other scenery along the Merced River. This is a very hard and strenuous day hike, so it’s not for everyone, but standing on top of Half Dome is such a great achievement if you can do it.
The Half Dome cables section at the end of the hike is especially challenging, and could be dangerous if you’re not careful. Permits are required for the cable section since 2010 to keep the route safer and less crowded, and these are handed out by lottery.