Planning a Half Dome hike? Here's how to apply for a permit

The park has since reviewed applications for Half Dome permits each year and found the success rate in the preseason lottery has been as low as

The permits distributed through a lottery system provide access to the cables, which are usually in place from about Memorial Day to mid-October

half dome permits 2022 The lottery used to be month to month but changed last year to a preseason system that allows hikers and backpackers to choose dates throughout

half dome permit lottery Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the world's most spectacular hikes, but only 300 hikers each day get the honor of making the trek