Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is a bucket-list adventure that tests both endurance and resolve while rewarding hikers with breathtaking beauty. The journey begins in the cool forested floor of Yosemite Valley and climbs relentlessly past Vernal and Nevada Falls, with cascading water and mist offering both challenge and refreshment. As you ascend the subdome and approach the iconic cables, adrenaline kicks in—climbing the nearly vertical granite face with only metal cables for support is both thrilling and humbling. Reaching the summit, you're treated to panoramic views of Yosemite’s vast wilderness, a hard-earned payoff that leaves you in awe of nature’s grandeur.