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John Muir Trail to Half Dome

John Muir Trail to Half Dome

Hard

United States > California

World-class trail

Length

27km

Duration

13h30min

Elev gain

1884m


This is an incredibly challenging and beautiful there-and-back hike to ascend Half Dome along the John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park. The trail is very difficult, steep and intense, thus requiring hikers to be in good shape to undertake it. The very last part of the journey follows the cable route, along an incredibly steep gradient. The trail boasts an incredible amount of views over famous natural landmarks including Vernal and Nevada Falls, Liberty Cap, the Yosemite Valley, and the High Sierra.

Note that this hike requires a permit.


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Map and elevation

Elevation

26.5km 1229m

Uphill

1884m

Highest point

2684m

Downhill

1884m

Lowest point

1229m

Route type

There and back

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Getting there

Yosemite Valley Trailhead Parking - 10 minutes away.

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