Sub Dome Half Dome Virtual Hike Up | POV

Skip the permit, the long drive, the physical toll, and the early mornings. Let me take you on the trip to Yosemite's Half Dome and experience one of the most iconic hikes in the United States.
I will cover every step* of this rewarding journey from the Permit Check via the Sub Dome, up the famous Half Dome Cables, to the top of the Half Dome.
*most steps, I lost some footage in the beginning
The downhill video will be uploaded shortly.
I won the 2-day permit lottery to hike the Half Dome in July 2022, and managed to hike on a clear beautiful day.
The permit is checked by a Ranger at 7 miles and 4000 feet climb from the parking lot. This video covers the distance from seeing the Ranger to the top of the Half Dome minus all the time waiting to get up the cables.
Permits are obtained online 2 days before the day of your hike via the following link via a lottery: www.recreation.gov/permits/23...
Expect the full hike to take 8-12 hours. Bring plenty of water (3L+) and do not attempt if you have a fear of heights...
... or enjoy the hike with this video at the comfort of your home.
Enjoy the Half Dome experience and the ambience of the trails. I will show you some sights along the way. Weather was great and I am very happy with the footage.
Enjoy the background music, run/walk along your treadmill, and explore with me!
Skip ahead to these sights with the timeline below.
0:00 Intro to the iconic Half Dome Hike
0:36 Half Dome 3D Map
1:05 Start of Hike from Permit Check
14:10 Top of Sub Dome
15:44 Start of Cables up Half Dome
26:34 Top of Cables
29:14 Top of Half Dome
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Alltrails Map of Route:
www.alltrails.com/explore/map...
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[@peterjohnson617]

that up & down movement is making me seasick but other than that great stuff, thank you.. Hard to believe there is such a place on this planet and that you can go if your legs will carry you.

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks for the comment! I'll likely need some technological help to solve the up/down motion. Hope you still got to experience this special place through the video!

[@RoissyAngel]

Thank you for this. My EIA asthma would never allow me to do these steep climbs. Nor would my urge to jump off from high places. I have always wanted to see the full climb of the Sub Dome - that by itself looks challenging and scary. At one point, about 13 minutes in, I thought you were drifting off to the right towards the drop. I assume that the camera was on your chest? Pretty impressive how you arranged for so many extras to take part in your film 😉 Joking aside, thanks again for filming this climb. A stunning experience and memory for you.

[@breadandcircus1]

One of the best videos of Half Dome I have watched

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@user-lx7hn8sy6u]

Great video. I think I’ll stick to the flat trails😄

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks!! Glad u still dropped by and experienced the trail on flat ground!! Will have more in the future!

[@amyoconnor3522]

As someone who did this hike (twice!) many years ago, I can tell you that this sub dome portion of the climb was WAY scarier than the portion with the cables....where you have something to hang on to! I expected that I would have lots of fear on the cables, but to my surprise I didn't.

[@RunThatMile]

I agree! Still such a fantastic experience, and good job completing twice!!

[@islandgrl7346]

I got a headache from the high altitude but otherwise it was a GREAT hike. Best one I’ve seen of Half Dome - thanks for taking me.

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!!!

[@nathanhannah9664]

Amazing journey! Thank you. I'm just waiting for one item before I go there... an escalator.

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks! Trust me, the cables are better than the escalator experience

[@stephenn77]

Heck no!!! Don’t even think I could do subdome! The sheer drop offs give me the willies.

[@RunThatMile]

Definitely not for everyone, but I did it so you don't have to😉

[@cucoboo]

This is video is absolutely amazing and beautiful, breathtaking views, thanks for sharing, this journey is in my bucket list and I hope that one day I will be there.

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks! Go for it!

[@plorks445]

Great video. Glad I watched it as I was thinking of just going up to sub dome but even that looks like parts are too sketchy for me.

[@lynettepierce]

Thank you for the trip up. Made me a bit nervous in places just watching the video. I think I would get vertigo if I tried it in person. Wozers, that's a long way down. I imagine going down the cables would be even worse than going up. My knees would never take all those steps. However it was great being able to see what the hike up is like. I always wondered, and even thought about trying it when I was a lot younger. lol

[@codyferber9019]

Did this in 2005 with my brother, the steel cables and all, one of the most amazing things i have ever seen... some of us may have peed off the top of half dome once we got to the top lol. :x

[@RunThatMile]

lol I'll pretend I didnt see that. It is definitely an amazing experience!!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Sub dome looks scarier and more brutal than half dome.

[@RunThatMile]

Yeah subdome was more physical, and main dome was more mental... and more waiting in line, so lots of breaks

[@lenoralikins7494]

Wow! Well done.

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@reubengarcia4773]

That was Amazing. As im preparing to do this hike myself next summer. I appreciate the filming of this climb & i needed this personal perspective. Absolutely stunning view! 👏👍😉

[@RunThatMile]

Glad it was helpful! All the best in your hike and let me know if you have any questions about the trip! I went to Yosemite again this year, such a great place!

[@dagmaranja888]

​@@RunThatMilethank you for this stunning video! Could you tell me please, how many kilometers it is to walk from Yosemite valley to Nevada falls and how long does it take?

[@I-serve-you-tea]

I get nervous walking on bleachers at sporting events

[@pyriedog]

Amazing video, perfect weather and breathtaking views. I wonder what a 360 camera view would be like

[@iancarlosantos]

what a great vidoe. thank you so much for this. that dude was zoomin!!!

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!!

[@rachelsnyder6698]

I have a dreadful fear of heights that I’d love to overcome. Yosemite is on my list, not necessarily Half Dome but other magnificent trails. Right now my goal is Mt. Katahdin (not knifes edge trail haha).

[@RunThatMile]

Slowly build up and you could make it one day maybe, otherwise, you got my videos. Good Luck!

[@kenkovacs8370]

Awesome video!!!

[@RunThatMile]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@guzavevic6736]

Great video

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!!

[@valleygirl4161]

Every time I think we are at the top….there’s more! I really wish I could do this.

[@RunThatMile]

You can!!

[@susiepittman601]

Unbelievable.

[@RunThatMile]

Yes!

[@stephanievosburgh2348]

I just did this hike and I didn’t enjoy the cable portion at all. It blows my mind all you need is a permit.

[@m_sh_oh]

Do you mean that it is too hard/dangerous and should be controlled more than just giving permits?

[@atatterson6992]

Sure looks like everyone else did... life is short, get what you can, or not.

[@sjman6064]

How long did it take you from the beginning of Sub Dome to the cables?

[@RunThatMile]

It took me about 15min from the permit check to the bottom of the cables. Another 12min to get from the bottom of the cables to the top of the cables (this part depends on traffic) See my real time step by step from the bottom of the sub dome to the top in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3jKiZyCpqmcbqc

[@NickSwatson]

Hey, this is an awesome video! Would I be able to use some of the clips on the cables from this in a music video I'm making? I would give credit to your channel.

[@RunThatMile]

Sure!! Happy to help!

[@NickSwatson]

@@RunThatMile sweet thank you so much!

[@NickSwatson]

@@RunThatMile Just uploaded the video on my channel if you're interested, I credited your channel in the description. Thanks again!!

[@kiranchari]

Is the subdome more steep? I can’t handle heights 😮

[@RunThatMile]

The main dome with the cables is definitely still the steeper part. The sub dome has stairs and some steep sections in exposed areas so you will need to judge your tolerance. The early parts of the sub dome is just stairs and should be easy for you to turn back at any time if you feel like you cannot handle it. Good Luck and have fun!

[@kiranchari]

@@RunThatMile Thank you… will update on July 2nd on what I was able to do 🤣

[@williamwallace2325]

What is the meaning of the last item on the list on the slide: Final spot with privacy? Thank you

[@RunThatMile]

After that spot, there are no trees and bushes. Everywhere would be widely exposed over bare rock (and no privacy)

[@user-ol6by9no4i]

Stupidity and Egoism kill the Fools.

[@atatterson6992]

If it weren't for the POV video, I would have thought you found a time machine back to the 1940s or 1950s... everyone is thin and healthy ;-)

[@RunThatMile]

haha still many healthy people around me. I feel the most unhealthy at times

[@dreashoug7217]

Hey Yosemite, you wouldn't need a lottery system if you took down the stupid handrail cables.

[@RunThatMile]

They are actually taken down in the off season and no permit is required!

[@Sanford63]

That was awful. I can’t believe anyone would want to do this.

[@RunThatMile]

The reward at the top was worth it for me 😁

[@Sanford63]

Good for you man, I was scared just watching.

[@atatterson6992]

@@Sanford63 yep, that is the kind of men society is churning out these days. My first trip up was the Spring of my 11th year... 12 more times since then. I sure ho0e we never get into another groumd war...

[@Sanford63]

@@atatterson6992 welp I’m now 32 years past the enlistment age 😂 and I just don’t like exposed heights.

[@atatterson6992]

@@Sanford63 I hear ya, thx for the reply