Half Dome
RangeSierra Nevada
CountryUSA
Elevation2,694 m
First Ascent1875 (Anderson)
About Half Dome
An iconic granite dome in Yosemite National Park. The cable route to the summit is one of the most famous hikes in America. Permits are required and often sell out in minutes. The face is a world-class rock climbing destination. Royal Robbins made the first continuous ascent of the face in 1957.
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