Half Dome

Frames per second – 29.97 | File format – h264/aac

Download 691 second clip Dimensions – 640x480 | File size – 88.22 MiB

Yosemite National Park: The granite monolith of Half Dome is recognized throughout the world as an icon of Yosemite National Park. Thousands of visitors hike to the summit each year, rewarded with spectacular views and an experience that is not easily forgotten.

---

Galleries

Yosemite Nature Notes, California, Geology, Natural Features & Ecosystems, Places of Environmental Interest, Mountains

Keywords

california, granite, half dome, hazards, monolith, national park, safety tips, yosemite

Date of Video

August 31, 2004

Video Location

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, CA

GPS

37°44'42.73"N × 119°35'53.6"W

Credit

Courtesy of the National Park Service. For a large collection of audio and video podcast episodes on many classroom topics, visit the National Park Service on iTunes U.

Movie Number

2930