5 Day Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest & Half Dome

Overview

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 2022 dates are:
5/29 - 6/2
7/18 - 7/22
7/22 - 7/26
8/7 - 8/11
8/15 - 8/19
8/25 - 8/29
9/18 - 9/22
9/29 - 10/3

City: Yosemite National Park

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $1675.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $1675.00

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Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Reviews (24)

GAndreou

Sep 2019

I can't fault Lasting Adventures, everything from the pre-trip preparations to the hike itself exceeded all expectations. The staff were always on hand to patiently answer my many questions. They even provide camping equipment at no extra cost, how many other companies do that? The food was fantastic, we never had the same thing twice, and ample snacks were provided for the hikes. Our guide, Jenna, had a wealth of knowledge, worked tirelessly throughout, and was always full of energy and enthusiasm. We always felt well looked after and that our needs and safety were always put first. As for the hike itself (it actually starts properly on the morning of Day 2), and it's four full days of awesome landscapes, rugged peaks, alpine lakes, starry nights, waterfalls and the highlight - the ascent of Half Dome at sunset. It won't disappoint!

karlschwenk

Aug 2019

We went on the 3 Summit trip in August, 2019. Itwas an absolutely amazing experience punctuated by spectacular views, excellent food, and great camaraderie amongst the group and with the guides. Having said that it was certainly as strenuous as billed! But the difficulty only contributed to the overall amazing experience. Our guides, Michael and Lucie, were very helpful and made sure everyone had the assistance they needed to complete all of the summits and hiking. Additionally they were extremely knowledgeable, their insider knowledge of the trails and area added so much to the trip. Not to mention so fun as well!! Highly recommended, the experience of a lifetime!

shannenramey

Aug 2019

My parents and I had an incredible experience backpacking through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, thanks to the help of Lasting Adventures. Kara and Alice were skillful guides who made our trip truly unforgettable. Kara's personality was super bubbly and outgoing, while Alice was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone in the group was having an amazing time and made sure that no one was left behind on the trail, regardless of athletic abilities. They were able to share stories about the park history and facts about the wildlife that you wouldn't get if you didn't go with this guide service. And the food was so delicious! Every meal contained fresh and wholesome ingredients that were crafted into superb dishes. We had everything from fajitas to pasta to red velvet cake. You will not be disappointed with this guide service and we highly recommend Kara and Alice as guides. We had such an outstanding trip that we cannot wait to book our next trip with Lasting Adventures!