Half Dome Trail,
Yosemite National Park

Located 19.4 miles from Fish Camp, California (CA)
4 Stars
4,471 Steps 1  (2.0 mi)
Trails National Parks Yosemite Half Dome Trail

Elevation

The Half Dome Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,428 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,047 ft. and an elevation range of 1,381 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.0 mi7,047 ft8,428 ft1,381 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.3 hrs115.11,381 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
47 min0.00 ft1,381 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Half Dome Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Ten Lakes, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Falls Ridge, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Tamarack Flat, CA
  5. Topo Map: Yosemite Falls, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Tenaya Lake, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: El Capitan, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Half Dome, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Merced Peak, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Half Dome Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.0 miles (3.2 km) or 4,471 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Half Dome Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 hours in one direction and in 47 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.