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Yosemite NP, California
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Until 1875, Half Dome was deemed impossible to climb, but George Anderson proved otherwise by reaching the summit using a series of drilled holes and iron spikes.
The name 'Half Dome' comes from its unique shape, which appears as if a giant dome has been sliced in half.
Half Dome is composed of granite, a type of intrusive igneous rock that formed deep underground and was later exposed by erosion.
Half Dome rises approximately 4,737 feet (1,444 meters) above the Yosemite Valley floor, reaching an elevation of 8,839 feet (2,695 meters) above sea level.
The Half Dome Cables Route, installed in 1919, allows hikers to ascend the steep final 400 feet using metal cables for support.
The hike to Half Dome is about 14 to 16 miles round trip and is considered strenuous, attracting thousands of hikers each year.
The Ahwahneechee people, native to the Yosemite region, referred to Half Dome as 'Tis-sa-ack,' named after a legend involving a woman who turned to stone.
Glacier Point offers one of the most breathtaking views of Half Dome, providing a panoramic vista of the Yosemite Valley and its surrounding peaks.
