Expert
Half Dome
Yosemite National Park, California
Distance
14.2 miles
Elevation
4,800 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Hiked
April 12, 2026
The crown jewel of Yosemite. Fourteen brutal miles ending with a cable ascent up smooth granite. I started at 3 AM under headlamp, watched the sunrise from Sub Dome, and stood on top of the world by 9 AM. A day I'll never forget.