PERSONALIZE YOUR ADVENTURE
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October 10 – 13
The Half Dome Hikers Club
Travel through a less crowded section of Yosemite before converging on the John Muir Trail to Half Dome. You’ll have the chance to spot more animals, see more of the backcountry, and hike through less elevation gain. This is a truly wild and unforgettable journey to Half Dome!
Meet your guide and fellow adventurers at Mono Meadows trailhead in the early afternoon. After a gear check and introductions, we’ll set off into Yosemite’s untamed backcountry!
Hike through meadows painted with orange and purple wildflowers, where towering pines line the trail and owls quietly perch. Pause for lunch with breathtaking views of Yosemite’s high-country peaks, their snowy caps shimmering in the sunlight.
We’ll set up camp beside Illilouette Creek. Take a swim with your new trail friends, enjoy a hearty meal prepared by your guide, and stargaze under the shimmering night sky.
3 miles +120 ft | -890 ft
Awaken to the gentle creek babbling. After packing up camp, we’ll cross the water. If the creek is running too high to hop across, we will ford it together!
Onward through a rugged western landscape, you might spot a basking rattlesnake or a wandering bear. Suddenly, Half Dome appears on the horizon. Its commanding presence fills you with excitement and awe. Next, we’ll hike along the John Muir Trail and stop for lunch atop Nevada Falls. Those feeling brave can peer over the edge and watch the roaring waters plunge!
On the banks of the Merced River, we will set up camp and swim. In the shadow of Half Dome, you’ll drift to sleep, filled with excitement for tomorrow’s ascent!
5 miles +700 ft | -1,150 ft
Today, you’ll wake up before the sun, excited for the ultimate challenge. Hiking through the golden light of morning, Half Dome stands boldly ahead, daring you onward.
At the famous Half Dome cables, you realize just how steep this climb will be. Don’t worry, we’ll do this together! With brave determination, you pull yourself up one step at a time.
Upon reaching the summit, you’re greeted by sensational views that leave you speechless. It’s hard to take it all in!
Gaze out over the mountaintops, and reflect on your incredible achievement. You just conquered Half Dome – a victory that will stay with you forever!
7 miles +2,700 ft | -2,700 ft
This morning, you wake up triumphant—you’re now a proud member of the Half Dome Hikers Club! Still buzzing with excitement from yesterday’s summit, we’ll pack up camp and begin our journey back to civilization.
The trail today includes two climbs, each offering the perfect vantage point to pause and look back at Half Dome. We’ll take a moment to thank this iconic peak for the unforgettable memories it gave us.
Back at the trailhead, you’ll say goodbye to your new friends—fellow adventurers who shared an incredible journey together. Although the trip has come to an end, the pride of your accomplishment will stick with you forever!
8 miles +2,040 ft | -820 ft
HALF DOME AWAITS!
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