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View of Half Dome, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls.
Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls visible from Washburn Point.
Up close view of Vernal Fall.
Stairs on the Mist Trail by Vernal Falls.
Side view of Vernal Fall.
On the switchbacks by Nevada Falls.
On top of Nevada Falls.
Side view of Nevada Falls.
Large mule deer near the trail to Half Dome.
View from the top of the Sub-Dome.
First view of the cables from the Sub-Dome.
View from directly below the cables.
Views extending down the Yosemite Valley.
Views toward the Tioga Valley portion of the park.
Snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Beautiful panoramic views from the top.
The top of Half Dome.
Looking down the cables from the top of Half Dome.
Sunset on the way down from Half Dome.
Light perfectly hitting Half Dome during sunset.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
Warning signs when you begin your ascent from the woods up to the base of Half Dome.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
One hiker overjoyed by his accomplishment of summiting Half Dome.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
Sentinel is arguably the most prominent when viewed from atop Half Dome.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
Even after descending from Half Dome, you are still treated to more spectacular views to the north toward Cloud Rest.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
The mapped out route hike to Half Dome via Mist Trail and John Muir Trail as seen overhead from Glacier Point Overlook.