| Yosemite National Park is located in the central | | | | Now the areas you need to take notice of and |
| Sierra Nevada of California. The Yosemite Valley | | | | prepare for. |
| is glacial and is about 8 miles (13km) long and up | | | | 1. It is a long strong hike. So you should be aware |
| to 8,000 feet (2,400 m) deep and forms a great | | | | how fit you are and act accordingly. Make sure |
| hiking venue. Yosemite hiking is an adventurous | | | | you are fit so you do not put yourself and others |
| pastime especially the climb up Half Dome | | | | at risk |
| Mountain. | | | | 2. Ensure lots of food and water are taken for |
| The climb is fantastic and has every hiking | | | | the hike. This is true for any hike in the Yosemite |
| element you can expect to experience when you | | | | valley. |
| are hiking in Yosemite. However there are some | | | | 3. Make sure you have adequate footwear and |
| problems and some challenges that you will need | | | | clothing |
| to prepare for to complete this epic journey. | | | | 4. The cables on the last stretch can be a |
| This particular climb involves a 5000ft climb and | | | | problem. So take some gloves to prevent hand |
| takes over 16 hours to complete. You start in the | | | | blisters |
| Yosemite Valley. There is more than one route up | | | | 5. The cables can also get congested. So maybe |
| but the recommendation is to hike the John Muir | | | | this Yosemite hike should be tackled at off peak |
| trail. | | | | times. |
| One of the reasons this hike is so great is that it | | | | 6. Another big problem is that the natural water |
| takes you through spectacular scenery over the | | | | from the mountain contains Giardia, which will |
| Yosemite Valley. This Yosemite hike takes you | | | | cause diarrhoea so take a water filter pump on |
| past a vast gigantic waterfall that could quite | | | | this Yosemite hike. |
| literary be out of this world. The last stages of | | | | So hiking the Yosemite Valley and up Half Dome |
| the hike is bare rock and appears to be a 90 | | | | Mountain is a lifetime experience filled with |
| degree climb (it is not - but is steep) and has steel | | | | wonders of nature. However be prepared and use |
| cables as hand rails to pull yourself up. Many hikers | | | | the 6 steps above to ensure your Yosemite |
| have stated that this Yosemite hiking experience | | | | Hiking experience is fantastic and safe. |
| up Half Dome Mountain is a once in a lifetime hike. | | | | |