Half Dome, Granite dome in Yosemite National Park, US.
Half Dome rises 2,693 meters with a vertical granite face of 1,360 feet on its northern side in Yosemite National Park.
Glacial erosion shaped Half Dome over millions of years, carving through the granite block and causing substantial rock slabs to fall from vertical cracks.
The Anwahneechee people named the formation Tissiak, telling stories of two travelers who turned to stone during an argument.
The National Park Service requires permits for hiking the cables route between May and October, with access limited to 300 people per day.
The granite structure contains remnants of missing rock projecting from its rim, indicating the original formation was larger than present day.
Location: Mariposa County
Elevation above the sea: 2,693 m
Made from material: granite
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 37.74600,-119.53325
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
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