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AlmostThere wrote:I don't know if you can do it in a day. Can you hike 18 miles round trip with 2000+ elevation gain up granite lined switchbacks?
rittercon wrote:My wife & I just did the hike last Sunday. We left Upper Pines campground at 5:30am (daybreak) and got to the cables at 11:00-ish. Didn't spend much time on top due to approaching thunder clouds and lightning. Got back to campground at 5:30pm- a 12 hour trip for us. On the way down, we took John Muir Trail to Happy Isles rather than down Nevada and Vernal Falls trail. The JMT is longer, but much less steep and easier on the knees.
We are in mid- 50's and trained for six months, doing 6 - 10 mile hikes every weekend. Still an exhausting walk for us, but we made it! Bring plenty of water and energy foods- it really makes a difference.
Have fun and don't forget your camera!
Wickett wrote:I have done it. Do I recommend it for the non hiker, no.
A lot of people, that is A LOT OF PEOPLE, get there to Yosemite and they think it will be easyish to make it to the top of half dome and nothing they can't handle. For some of the younger... some will manage (and pay). I have had the unfortunate experience to see a lot of fails...
The biggest fail for the most part, that I have seen of course, is water. I go backpacking a lot, whenever I pass over Nevada falls I get innundated with people asking to fill their water bottles... these are people on their way up...
If you are going to go in one day, bring LOTS of water or a water purifier and go at your own pace. Fill up at Little Yosemite Valley because that is your last reliable source.
The whole hike up is a great experience, enjoy it. My good friend was there this weekend, he got within sight of the cables and had to turn back. He is 29 and in good shape, he admitted afterward that he was dehydrated and was pushing for a while.
Have fun and be safe!
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