The Half Dome Permit: How to be One of the Lucky Lottery Winners

Learn more about how to apply for wilderness permits in Yosemite National Park, including Half Dome and the John Muir Trail

The Half Dome Permit: How to be One of the Lucky Lottery Winners Permits are distributed by lottery via , with one preseason lottery with an application period in March and daily lotteries during the hiking

Learn more about how to apply for wilderness permits in Yosemite National Park, including Half Dome and the John Muir Trail

half dome daily lottery But I also think quite a few people bail on their permits, or reach the base of the dome and then turn back If anything, the hike up the subdome seemed far

Apply for the preseason lottery in March A daily lottery two days Sign Up for Yosemite Mariposa County Emails Receive helpful tips and updates

half dome lottery sign up You will also need to have at least three date choices in mind It appears that this lottery sells out very quickly! Frequently check to see when the

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