Hiking the Half dome
The Half Dome is a 15 to 18 mile hike on a round trip. There are two different trails to use, The Mist Trail, which is one mile shorter but significantly more steep than the John Muir Trail. On average it takes around 10 to 12 hours to get the the summit and back. Also a permit
Is now needed to participate in the climb.
The Half Dome is a rock formation made of granite in the eastern end of Yosemite Valley