Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Half Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley, the crest rising more than 4,737 ft (1,444 m) above the valley floor, located in the Sierra Nevada Range, California, USA.

Though it was inaccessible till George Anderson climbed it in October, 1875, Half Dome can now be ascended. There are many routes to reach the top. Over a dozen rock climbing routes lead from the valley up Half Dome's vertical northwest face.