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Day hiker permits here  

Timeline 

• Preseason lottery: Applications are March 1-March 31.  
• Results emailed in middle of April  
• Half dome Cables usually go up at the end up May until October 

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Application

• Allows 7 choices for dates in order of preference  
• Each application can have up to 6 people  
• One person= permit holder. Option to add one alternate permit holder
  • Need permit holder/alternate present for rest of group
• If alternate person on another application for same time= all disqualified  
  • Have your group all apply individually to increase your odds! 
• Daily lottery: 2 days in advance opens at midnight PST (very unlikely) 

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FYI

• Half dome FAQ. 
• Need a day permit if you get a wilderness permit that is NOT half dome eligible  
•  225 day permits per day- Smaller group= increased odds