Half Dome Daily Lottery

[BikeRunBackpack]

Hi everyone,

Wanted to ask if anyone knew of the chances of getting a daily lottery for a Half Dome permit the last weekend the cables are up. I'm planning on arriving in Yosemite early Friday morning, Oct 10th and would like to do Half Dome either Friday or Saturday. Also, do you think there will be spots left to camp at Camp 4 if I arrive no later than 10am on Friday morning?

Thanks!

[balzaccom]

I have no idea---but can only guess that your odds would be better even one day before that. Hikers tend to focus on deadlines and there will be a group of people who realize, as you have done, that this is their last chance this year.

The dome will be there next year, though.

And if you DON"T get a permit, just drive up to Tenaya Lake and take the Sunrise trailhead to Clouds Rest. It's a mile shorter than Half Dome, and has much better views--including the view from the top which captures the whole Sierra crest and the top of Half Dome, which you will be looking DOWN on.

[BikeRunBackpack]

Thanks for the recommendation! We'll look into that hike.

[BikeRunBackpack]

Well I guess it doesn't matter anymore. The two people that were going to go with me have backed out.

[balzaccom]

Go solo!

[BikeRunBackpack]

If I get the permit, I'm going to have to! My friends and family don't want me to go alone, though. I'm a single female who tends to sprain ankles during hikes, so may be a bit dangerous for me to go alone. But doing Half Dome would be epic!!

[AlmostThere]

I'm pretty sure that as long as the cables are up no one goes alone... You'll make new friends along the way.

[HalfDomeFlyer]

Planning a hike Oct 7, 2 spots (waiting on daily permit results). Anyone going to hike the same day? (I've been up 7 times). Will keep trying all week if permit fails.