Climbing to base of sub-dome allowed without a permit
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well if you don't get the permit you can still hike the trail to half dome, you just won't be able to climb to the top of half dome at the end of the hike. it's still a beautiful hike and worth doing even if you are unable to get the permit to tread up the cables at the very end