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Half Dome via Mist Trail

Yosemite Valley, CA · 37.746, -119.533

Iconic granite dome in Yosemite with cable-assisted final ascent. 14.2 miles round trip with 4,800 ft elevation gain through Vernal and Nevada Falls.

StrenuousWest8,839 ftSummitWaterfall trailScrambleSummit viewsWaterfalls

Half Dome via Mist Trail

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
41°
Feels 34°FSummit · 8,839 ft
7:09 AM6:16 PM
CLEAR

Wind

13mph

Precip

0%

Humid

44%

Elev Δ

+4800ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

37°53°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

⛅

37°

7mph

8 AM

⛅

39°

5mph

9 AM

⛅

44°

2mph

10 AM

⛅

49°

9mph

11 AM

⛅

51°

11mph

12 PM

⛅

53°

13mph

1 PM

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53°

14mph

2 PM

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53°

14mph

3 PM

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52°

14mph

4 PM

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50°

13mph

5 PM

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48°

12mph

6 PM

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44°

7mph

Summit Conditions

67°F→−26°→41°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 4,804 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 6:38:35 AM · America/Los_Angeles

Updated Oct 19, 6:38 AM UTC

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