![]() Hoffman, and if you look down 1,000 feet below you’ll see Half Dome’s summit. You’ll be able to see Yosemite landmarks such as Tenaya Lake, Sentinel Dome, North Dome, Mt. At the top of the 9,926 foot summit, there are stunning views in every direction. ![]() The Cloud’s Rest Trail is a 14-mile roundtrip hike ascending 1,800 feet. But wait, just because there isn’t cable climbing on this hike does not mean it is easy. Cloud’s Restįor panoramic views you can get to without climbing cables (like Half Dome), venture to Cloud’s Rest. We offer a guided backpacking trip which includes summitting Half Dome. If you think this extreme hike is for you, make sure you plan ahead. Hiking to the top of Half Dome requires a permit. If you really like to live life on the edge (pun intended), daredevils pose for photos sitting on the “Diving Board” with feet dangling off the edge. The cable ascent of Half Dome’s steep granite face is not for the feint of heart but the view at the top is unsurpassed and worth the challenge. If you’re ready to test your courage, and how much vertigo you can handle, then climbing the cables to get to the larger than life vistas on the top of Half Dome (8,842 feet) should definitely be on your bucket list. Yosemite Viewpoints You Can Hike To Half Dome Summit Our Yosemite backpacking guides spend a lot of time exploring Yosemite and they’ve created this list of the best scenic views in Yosemite so you know which ones are worth stopping for or hiking to while visiting this incredible National Park. Yosemite National Park has some of the best viewpoints that you can hike and drive to. Ever taken a road trip and noticed the “Scenic View Point Ahead” signs on the side of the road? Ever stopped to take a picture or check them out? Sometimes they’re worth it, sometimes maybe not.
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