Located in the Yosemite Valley, Half Dome is generally accessible from late May to October when the cables are installed. A permit is required if you wish to hike beyond the subdome portion of ...

The park service publishes extensive information online about how to hike Half Dome safely, including tips for limiting risk on the cables. (The best advice is knowing when to turn around.) ...

and a round-trip hike to the summit covers more than 14 miles. The Half Dome cables encompass the final portion of the hike ...

To get to a view 1,000 feet higher than Half Dome (and without those cables), you'll have to scramble ... According to visitors, the hike alternates between steep inclines and flat sections ...