Southwestern California National Parks: Yosemite Half Dome (click once on photo to enlarge)
September 2000

San Francisco   Yosemite Glacier Point   Yosemite Half Dome   Yosemite Miscellaneous   Redwood Trees   Sequoia   Kings Canyon

 

 

 

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Vernal Falls along the Mist Trail to Half Dome.

After 7.5 miles we finally arrive at base of Half Dome - the cables await us.

The cables take us up the final 400 feet - thank goodness for gloves!

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A ledge at the summit overlooks Yosemite Valley - 4700 feet is a long way down!