There is no better way to get up close and experience Yosemite Mariposa County and the Sierra wilderness than by setting out on foot and discovering what some of Yosemite’s hikes have to offer.
While the most popular hikes in Yosemite are well known such as the Half Dome Cable Hike (where walkers can combine two iconic hikes by taking the Mist Trail to see Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls before hitting Yosemite’s most iconic rock face), there are many lesser-known Yosemite hikes that boast some of the best views, vistas, fascinating history and granite icons that can only be experienced by lacing up those hiking boots and taking on the stunning Yosemite Valley and wild Yosemite wilderness.
Try getting out and about in Mariposa County – the area includes not only Yosemite, but many other places worthy of exploration like the Sierra National Forest, the Merced River Recreation Management Area, Coulterville, Mariposa, Fish Camp and Wawona to name a few.
Hiking to the top of Half Dome
Feel on top of the world and hike to the top of the Half Dome, one of the most iconic sites in all of Yosemite National Park. From the valley floor the route is around a 17-mile round trip (taking anywhere between 10 and 14 hours).
The route takes a beautiful path around the Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall, then behind the dramatic Liberty Cap rock. Climbers will then climb up through Sequoia forests and up the subdome, and to the top of the Half Dome via the cables.
Hikers need a permit to climb the subdome and cables. These permits are balloted, visitors enter the ballot in March and find out the result in April.
You could stay at The Ahwahnee located at the east end of the Yosemite Valley hosting iconic views travellers come from around the world to see. A casual stroll of the hotel grounds reveals views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point. Prices from £435 per room.
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