Guided Half Dome Summit Hike in Yosemite
Hike Half Dome cables with a guide on a very strenuous 17-mile day
Duration
12-15 Hours
Includes
Backpacks, trekking poles
Highlights
Take on an extremely strenuous guided hike to Half Dome, including the cables section, with an early start from Curry Village. If conditions make the cables unsafe, your guide will switch to an alternate plan.
- Meet your guide at Curry Village Parking Lot at 5am
- Climb the Half Dome cables for a steep, slippery ascent
- Cover 17 miles on a very strenuous 12–15 hour hike
- Start before sunrise and hike with a headlamp
- Follow an alternate plan if rain, lightning, or storms make cables unsafe
What's Included
- Backpacks
- Trekking poles
- Water filter
- First aid kit
Things to know
This hike is an extremely strenuous physical challenge and is recommended only for those in strong physical condition who have trained. Gloves and high-traction boots or trail running shoes are needed for the cable climb; no sneakers.
Cancellation Policy
Full payment due at booking. Cancel 30+ days: full refund minus platform & CC fees. Cancel 7–29 days: 50% refund minus fees. Cancel 0–6 days: no refund. Trips are never canceled due to weather.
FAQs
This is an extremely strenuous physical challenge. Book only if you’re in strong physical condition and have trained.
Bring gloves (work, gardening, or climbing gloves) to help you grip the cables. Wear boots or trail running shoes with great traction—the cable climb is very steep and slippery. No sneakers.
Pack lunch, snacks and electrolytes, a sun hat, sunglasses, a 3L water capacity per person (you can start with one full bottle), sunscreen, bug spray, a raincoat and warm layer, and a headlamp (you start before sunrise).
Meeting details
Curry Village Parking Lot, 5am