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| | Every California wilderness trail has its own character. There are many pleasant wilderness trails in California, and one of these is Half Dome Trail in Mariposa County. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the hiking and backpacking trail, Half Dome Trail in Mariposa County, California is just the place. Half Dome Trail is 11.6 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. Here in the pleasant state of California backcountry backpacking is the pleasant thing to do. Outdoors |
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folks generally like this part of California. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This trek
| | should take you about 1.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. Great outdoors trails like this one here in the Central Sierra Nevada are a very tremendous way to see these peaks. For the duration of the summertime months at Half Dome Trail temperatures are regularly in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Half Dome Trail. This | |
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backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Half Dome Trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a tremendous backpacking
and hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in brilliant shape. Half Dome Trail is to be found a relatively long drive from Madera, but there's good natural splendor awaiting you here along it. Half Dome Trail ordinarily gets a great deal of rain; the wettest month of
the year is typically January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 5,142 feet which is a higher than average number. Half Dome Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough
supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
Don’t forget to stop by Starr King Meadow while you're here at Half Dome Trail, and camping at Half Dome Trail is splendid fun, North Pines Campground is a splendid local campground.
There's some flowing water nearby, Snow
Creek is a stream you can have a look at while you're here, and do set aside some time for Lost Valley since you're here at Half Dome Trail. Sunrise Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth going to; Yosemite National Park is one of the destinations that are brilliant
to check out nearby. And if that's not sufficient there's heaps more fun things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Nevada Fall is an inspiring place to have a look at during your stay; Little Yosemite Valley is in the vicinity, and is a magnificent site.
Just can't get enough
of the Central Sierra Nevada. If you came for an overnight stay Upper Pines Campground is a splendid place to camp; get drenched paddling on Yosemite Creek. Whohoo, so many amusing things in one place! Half Dome Trail rocks! A short tour to Snow Creek Falls is always worthwhile, and whitewater paddling is wonderful on Tenaya Creek.
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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
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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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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User input for Half Dome Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, 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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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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Housekeeping Camp, 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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