To hike Half Dome, the trail is about 14 to 16 miles long ... Mist Trail is between 1,000 and 2,000 feet, depending on which waterfall you visit). On this hike, the challenge begins immediately ...

Half Dome, waterfalls, El Capitan, and more. From there, rather than turning around, continue the hike until you reach Taft Point, avoiding the huge craggy fissures along the way. Taft Point is ...