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| | Here in the nice state of California backcountry hiking never gets boring. Can’t wait to get out in the fresh air, if you happen to be in Mariposa County of California, Half Dome Trail is a nice local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Quite far from Madera you come upon Half Dome Trail, but it is a nice hiking trail. At Half Dome Trail during the summer months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows all through the winter for Half Dome Trail tend to be |
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in the 20's. The length of this backcountry hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Central Sierra Nevada
| | are a really brilliant way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of California is wonderful in its own way. Half Dome Trail is 11.6 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Half Dome Trail mostly gets | |
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a great deal of rain; most of the rain falls all through January, and the driest of the months is July. California has plenty of nice great outdoors hiking trails; Half Dome Trail in Mariposa County is one of them. This is one of many wilderness trails in the surrounding vicinity.
This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 5,142 feet which is higher than average. Some parts of this backcountry trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts
of the backcountry trail. This hike should take you about 1.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Half Dome Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. If you are in California during backcountry trekking season you have to go
backcountry trekking.
Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all the things to do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Some nearby water includes Sunrise Creek, and if time allows, Yosemite National Park is a national park worth taking a look at. Starr King Meadow
is a great site here at Half Dome Trail It's always great to stop by Snow Creek Falls.
Snow Creek is near Half Dome Trail and is always a diversion to take a look at, and drift down the rapids of Yosemite Creek in a kayak. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Half
Dome Trail has to offer, you can camp at Upper Pines Campground, and a tremendous place like Lost Valley here at Half Dome Trail is too pleasant to miss. So much amusing stuff in the Central Sierra Nevada, just striking. Since you're here at Half Dome Trail why not go to Little
Yosemite Valley, and paddling on Tenaya Creek is so much fun.
And if you're still looking for more outdoors entertaining things just keep reading. There's so much to do here at Half Dome Trail that you need to camp here for a while, North Pines Campground is a good place for that, and do put some time aside to spend at Nevada Fall while you're here at Half Dome Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.7328, Longitude -119.558
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 5142 feet
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
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4 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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9 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...
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User input for Half Dome Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Half Dome Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Half Dome Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 9 miles away
      
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
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9 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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9 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite façade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Half Dome Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Half Dome Trail. |
| | Trails Near Half Dome Trail:
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Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa
County
, 1 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference |
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Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference |
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Mist Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference |
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 4 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 4 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
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John Muir Trail - section 1,
County
, 4 miles away, 18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Half Dome Trail:
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 3 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
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Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 13 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
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| | Hotels Near Half Dome Trail:
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The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 4 miles away |
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dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 9 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 9 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 9 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 9 miles away |
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