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Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

The Half Dome granite monolith

A
monolith is a geological feature

consisting of a single massive stone or rock



Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Half Dome from Glacier Point
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Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Half Dome

may be climbed in several different ways.

 Hikers can reach the top by a trail from the valley floor.

The trailhead starts 2 miles ( 3.2km ) from Half Dome

 but the

 circuitous route is 8.5 miles ( 13.7km ) long. 

The final ascent is

 accomplished by metal cables

up the peak's steep, rounded east face. 

Rock climbing routes lead directly from the valley floor

 up the sheer NW face
of Half Dome.

The vertical granite wall is one of

 the major challenges for rock climbers in the USA

along with those

 of El Capitan and the Diamond Face of Long's Peak.


Other rock routes ascend the south face

 and the west shoulder.





Sunset on Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Sunset on Half Dome



Half Dome granite monolith in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

The Half Dome granite monolith




Half Dome granite monolith in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

The Half Dome granite monolith

A
monolith is a geological feature

consisting of a single massive stone or rock



Half Dome granite monolith in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

The Half Dome granite monolith




Half Dome in Yosemite Valley from Merced River

Half Dome from Merced River



Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Half Dome





Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Half Dome in winter




Half Dome in Yosemite Valley National Park in California

Half Dome in winter

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