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5-Day Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest & Half Dome is a tour in Yosemite National Park. 5-Day Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest & Half Dome has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Kick off your Yosemite backpacking experience with one of the most iconic sections of the John Muir Trail, weaving between majestic alpine lakes to the summits of Clouds Rest and Half Dome! Camp the first night at Cathedral Lakes amid the spirit of the true high country, then hike the JMT up and over Cathedral Pass with stunning views of alpine peaks along the way. Set up camp in the Sunrise Lakes area for Night 3, and from there, tackle the Clouds Rest summit (9,926’) for one of the most spectacular views of Yosemite Valley in the park! Your adventure culminates with the summit of Half Dome (8,836’) before returning to Yosemite Valley on the Mist Trail passing two spectacular waterfalls. This trip’s strenuous itinerary is well worth it! If you’re looking for an authentic Yosemite experience, this is the adventure for you!

As the calendar is confusing, our 2025 dates are:

8/23-8/27

8/30-9/3 (Women's Exclusive)

9/14-9/18

9/19-9/23

9/21-9/25

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$2,800.00 per person

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Half Dome

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