Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet above sea level, attracts people from all over the world who attempt to climb to the summit. Most visitors ascend Half Dome via the cables, …
Read More »Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available March 1
Yosemite National Park will implement the Half Dome Cables Day Use Permit Interim Program beginning this summer for ascending the Half Dome cables on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. No permits will be required for the Half Dome cables Monday through Thursday. Permit reservations will be accepted starting Monday, March …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Changes to the Interim Program for Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits
Yosemite National Park announces that Day Use Permits to climb the Half Dome cables will be required seven days per week for the 2011 summer season to increase visitor safety on the cables. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits3.htm
Read More »Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1
Yosemite National Park will require Day Use Permits seven days per week for climbing the Half Dome cables during the summer 2011 season. Day Use Permits were required Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the 2010 summer season. However, due to high volumes of people on the cables during the …
Read More »Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1
Half Dome cables day use permits for the 2013 hiking season will be available for reservation starting tomorrow, Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 31, 2013. Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week and reservations will be distributed via a lottery system. …
Read More »Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1 2014
Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-day-use-permits-available-for-reservation-starting-march-1.htm
Read More »Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in Place for Visitors on May 11, 2018 Daily lottery for permits will open Wednesday, May 9, 2018
The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in place for visitor use this Friday, May 11, 2018. The trail will be wet and icy in places and visitors planning to ascend Half Dome are encouraged to be prepared for wet and cool hiking conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-may-11-2018-daily-lottery-for-permits-will-open-wednesday-may-9-2018.htm
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