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Half Dome Cables (Yosemite)

The Cables — 400-ft cable route up Half Dome's granite shoulder.

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Region
California, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra granite (2,700 m)
Best season
May – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Sierra granite (2,700 m)
  • Best season: May – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

The Cables — 400-ft cable route up Half Dome's granite shoulder.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Sierra granite (2,700 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra granite (2,700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Half Dome Cables (Yosemite) trip tools

Popular pursuits at Half Dome Cables (Yosemite)

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Climbing

    Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.

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Last verified: 1970-01-01