📷 Glacier Point
Half Dome, a granite monolith in Yosemite National Park, California, USA, rises nearly 5,000 feet above the valley floor, renowned for its sheer, smooth face and distinctive rounded summit. Formed by glacial erosion over millions of years, it’s a geologic icon and a challenging destination for hikers and climbers, with the strenuous 14.2-mile round-trip trail culminating in a steep, cable-assisted ascent to panoramic views. Its striking silhouette and natural beauty make it a symbol of the Sierra Nevada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site attraction.
