Half Dome Night Hike

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Half Dome Night Hike Reviews

Dave Dave
6 reviews
Jul 03, 2007
I did the Half Dome Hike a few years ago during the day and it was grueling. This time we decided to start the hike at night and reach the summit by sunrise. Though I thought the idea was crazy, it turned out really well. Our headlamps saved us from most of obvious dangers of a night hike, and the full moon was beautiful.

The toughest part ended up being the final ascent of the summit. A pair of cables run up Half Dome's steep granite backside. Even though it's called a dome, the ascent requires a gradient of 70 degrees! Though scary, about 1000 people make it up the cables every day, so it's not too crazy. I recommend wearing a good pair of hiking boots.

The sunrise was spectacular as expected, with a 360 degree view of the most amazing landscape I have ever seen. So, if you're not too scared heights, the half dome hike is a must.

Just don't try to drive home right after (like we did)...
The entrance to Yosemite Valley
Preparing for the ascent
Predawn Cables.
Dawn on top, that outcrop is cal
Waiting for sunrise at the top.
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