Posted by admin | Posted in Hiking Needs | Posted on 31-03-2010
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Honestly, how difficult is the half dome hike in Yosemite?
I’ve read all of the internet about how strenuous it is and I believe it! However, I see pictures of young children, elderly, and the not-so-fit standing on top. A group of my friends are going (some first timers and a couple return hikers) and I’m debating whether to join them. I don’t hike that often and I wouldn’t say I was at all close to be a professional. I think I am in reasonable physical health, mid 20s, and do cardio at the gym 3-4x a week.
Am I out of my mind even considering it? I’ve read articles on being prepared and I have that all covered. I don’t mind being sore the next day or some blisters. I’m just wondering if I am physically capable of this trip. Any insight would be appreciated!
I have hiked Half Dome twice and I wasn’t in that great of shape when I did it. Also my little brother first hiked it when he was nine. There are really only two steep sections. The first one is at the very beginning and goes up to a waterfall. After that you climb a little bit more. Then the trail levels out for a while allowing you to catch your breath. The last half mile is the really steep part (1000 ft of elevation gain), but then you are almost to the top so that makes it easier.
Half Dome is a very doable hike, but I would recommend doing as much hiking before doing it to get into shape.
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